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Position Details
Communication & Information – CSOF3
Role summary for potential applicants
Advertised Job Title:
Brand and Marketing Officer
Reference Number:
33885
Classification:
CSOF3
Salary Range:
$59K to $75K plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Location:
Negotiable – Newcastle, NSW or Clayton, VIC
Tenure:
Indefinite
Relocation assistance:
Will be provided to the successful candidate if required.
Applications are open to:
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents Only
Functional Area:
Communication and Information
Role Overview:
As part of CSIRO’s Brand and Marketing team, the Brand and Marketing Officer will coordinate creative
marketing projects and brand initiatives; and, provide administrative support for photoshoots and
multimedia, merchandise, evaluation, design, production and distribution.
The Brand and Marketing Officer will be highly organised with strong relationship, administration and
project coordination skills, as well as the ability to coordinate and support campaign and marketing
initiatives.
To protect and grow CSIRO’s brand, a key role of the Brand and Marketing Officer is to ensure the wider
Communication Team (80 staff) are aware and understand all the services and support the Brand and
Marketing Team offers – this could include hosting small webinars, meetings, creating ‘how to’ guides
and promoting our new initiatives, services and products.
As part of a wider pool of communication advisors, the role requires strong writing and marketing skills
to undertake a range of activities which support the effective delivery of marketing campaigns and
tactics, including writing blogs, media releases, online content, developing collateral and drafting
strategies and plans for campaigns and initiatives.
Duties and Key Result Areas:
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Establish and maintain relationships across the communication team to deliver brand and
marketing services; including regular training and assistance around brand and marketing services
and processes.
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Provide high level coordination and administration support to the Brand and Marketing Team
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Administer and promote the use and quality of the multimedia library, ensuring the quality of
metadata and coordinating photoshoots.
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Coordinate the Communication Team’s monitoring and evaluation process, systems and monthly
reporting; and assisting the Communication Team continuously improve and demonstrate
outcomes.
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Assist the Senior Graphic Designer with the coordination of design and production requests and
projects, including liaising with external suppliers, briefing, quoting and administrative duties as
required.
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Coordinate CSIRO’s corporate collateral including the creation, distribution and promotion of
signage, merchandise and brochures.
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Coordinate the development and delivery of small- to medium-scale brand and marketing
campaigns and initiatives; and provide support for major brand and marketing campaigns and
initiatives.
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Ensure a flexible, adaptive and responsive approach in delivering planned communications
activities across the Brand and Marketing team and the wider Communication team.
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Exhibit an enthusiastic approach to learning new skills and experiences and sharing knowledge
/lessons/ideas within and across teams in order to develop a multi-skilled communication team
where individuals have more than one area of domain knowledge.
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Strive for “Zero Harm” (physical and psychological) - promote a strong safety culture through active
management of HSE performance.
Selection Criteria:
Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed
Pre-Requisites:
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Education/Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in a relevant area, such as communication,
marketing, media, or public relations, or equivalent experience.
Essential Criteria:
1. Experience in marketing tactics, for example advertising, infographics, production and design,
merchandise, events, public relations, media, content or multimedia.
2. Demonstrated organisation, administration and relationship skills and experience in
coordinating brand and marketing initiatives, for example, merchandise, collateral, multimedia,
and production and design.
3. High level written and verbal communication skills, including presentations and the ability to
write content for a variety of audiences and channels quickly and effectively.
4. Good understanding of how communication activities can be measured and evaluated.
5. Flexibility and eagerness to learn and work as part of a team.
To be appointable to this role you will also need to demonstrate the following capabilities:

Communication: The ability to clearly convey information and ideas, select the most appropriate
method of communication, and establish effective interpersonal relationships with key internal and
external stakeholders.
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Behaviours: A history of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative
environment.
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Adaptability: Demonstrated ability and willingness to change ideas and try different approaches
and maintain professionalism and flexibility.
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Problem Solving: Proven ability to investigate problems of a familiar or recurring nature, by
identifying and considering the implications of a range of available alternative solutions.
CSIRO Values:
As Australia’s Innovation Catalyst, CSIRO has strategic actions underpinned by behaviours aligned to
Excellent science, Inclusion, trust & respect, Health, safety & environment and Deliver on
commitments. In your application and at interview you will need to demonstrate alignment with these
behaviours.
Other Information:
How to Apply
Please apply for this position online at www.csiro.au/careers. You may be asked to provide additional
information (online) relevant to the selection criteria. If so, then responding will enhance your
application so please take the time to provide relevant succinct answers.
Your application for this role requires that you include a cover letter and resume. Applications that do
not include a cover letter will not be considered.
If you experience difficulties applying online call 1300 301 509 and someone will be able to assist you.
Outside business hours please email: [email protected].
Referees: If you do not already have the names and contact details of two previous supervisors or
academic/ professional referees included in your resume/CV please add these before uploading your CV.
Contact: If after reading the selection documentation you require further information please contact:
Kirsten Lea via email: [email protected] or phone: 02 4960 6245.
Please do not email your application directly to Kirsten Lea. Applications received via this method will
not be considered.
About CSIRO
Australia is founding its future on science and innovation. Its national science agency, the
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is a powerhouse of ideas,
technologies and skills for building prosperity, growth, health and sustainability. It serves governments,
industries, business and communities across the nation.
Find out more! www.csiro.au.