AUKUS Community Connectivity Officer (Perth)

About the role

The British Consulate-General in Perth is looking for an Executive Officer (EO) to lead the planning of a high-profile AUKUS Community Connectivity Visit to the United Kingdom in early 2027. The visit brings together representatives from Western Australia, South Australia, local government, industry, skills and training providers, universities, community organisations and government to strengthen links with AUKUS-related communities in Plymouth, Barrow, Derby and London. The post is full-time, temporary, for 4 months, based in Perth.

Key responsibilities

• Project management and planning (30%): lead day-to-day planning, develop a detailed project plan, milestones, risk register and budget, coordinate with UK Government teams in Perth, Canberra, Melbourne and London, monitor delivery and report to senior stakeholders.
• Programme development and stakeholder engagement (30%): consult government partners, local authorities, universities, industry and community organisations, design a balanced programme, support the Consulate in AUKUS events in Western Australia and identify opportunities for UK commercial, educational and research links.
• Logistics and delivery (30%): help select delegates, choose flights, vehicles and hotels, set up a run of show for each event, prepare briefings and speeches for senior officials and risk-manage the programme.
• Reporting, communications and follow-up (10%): set evaluation metrics, capture delegate feedback, write visit reports and contact reports, and work with the Comms team on editorial and social media material.

Required profile

• Experience organising events, visits, programmes or stakeholder engagement activities.
• Desirable: knowledge of AUKUS, defence, skills or economic development policy, and of Western Australia and South Australia's role in AUKUS.
• Desirable: experience delivering international delegations, trade missions or ministerial visits, and familiarity with university, skills, local government or community engagement sectors.
• Applicants must be able to achieve SC(O) level security clearance and hold the appropriate passport and visa; appointment is subject to an AFP records check and UK security clearance.

Required skills

• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.

What we offer

• Salary of AU$103,789 per annum plus 12% superannuation, paid monthly; the salary is not negotiable.
• Standard 14 public holidays and 22 days' annual leave.
• Learning and development opportunities, including job-specific training and the UK Government's International Academy.
• Flexible working up to an average of 2 days per week remotely; the role is not suitable for exclusive remote work.