Communications Officer

Communications Officers are part of the marketing and PR department, creating content and assisting with the development of communications strategies. They usually work alongside a team of copywriters, graphic designers, web developers, and video editors, while liaising with the sales and management team.

As a Communications Officer you could be proofreading and editing a press release before submitting to a news media outlet, scheduling a series of social media posts, attending a group sales meeting to discuss strategies for a new campaign, organising a webinar and writing the supporting copy, or encouraging the CEO to participate in some TikTok video.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $83,980
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a communications officer?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Media and Communication

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,579
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50620

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Communication and Media

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $77,280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication?

4th February 2022)

Career spotlight: Advertising and marketing professionals

2nd October 2019)

How to start a career in Social Media Marketing

4th August 2021)