Plant Health Australia - Marketing and Communications

Gain experience in communications, marketing strategies, planning, implementation and project management.

label Opportunity type
College approved Internship
schedule Application date
12 Sep 2022 | 10am - 2 Oct 2022 | 11:59pm
school Level
Bachelor

About

Plant Health Australia is the trusted coordinator of the Australian plant biosecurity system.

We bring expertise, knowledge, and stakeholders together to generate solutions that improve biosecurity outcomes to ensure that the system is future-oriented and solutions-focused.

Our mission is to strengthen the Australian plant biosecurity system for the benefit of the economy, environment, and community.

Project: Marketing and Communications

Internship details

Internship Availability

Summer or Semester 1, 2023

Internship Discipline/s

Science or Business/Commerce (Marketing)

Internship Level

2nd yr or 3rd yr Undergraduate

Available to International Students

Yes

Preferred Project Skills:
  • Hungry to learn and curious to ask questions
  • Thrives on being busy and getting suck into the work
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
  • Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team
  • Knowledge of strategic marketing and communications principles, planning and contemporary tactic implementation
  • Knowledge digital communications including content management systems and social media
  • Attention to detail for proof-reading and editing
  • Desktop publishing and graphic design skills

Clearances Required

No

Host Supervisor

Amanda Yong

E: ayong@phau.com.au

T: 02 6215 7747 

Organisation Contact (if different to supervisor)

Kyra Murray

E: kmurray@phau.com.au

Location

Plant Health Australia

Level 1, 1 Phipps Close

Deakin ACT 2600

Project Opportunities/Benefits for the Intern
  • Exposure to a non-for-profit organisation and professional networks.
  • Gain experience in communications, marketing strategies, planning, implementation and project management.
  • Insight into government-industry arrangements to support the national plant biosecurity system.
  • Access to industry skills and knowledge.

Summary:

The MarComms unit is a multi-disciplinary team that strategically communicates PHA’s value and priorities using contemporary communications channels.

The Marketing and Communications intern will gain broad experience working across functional areas as well as corporate communications with a range of internal stakeholders including Program Managers and Project Officers developing and implementing internal, external and program/project activities.

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