Role Title: Climate Science Initiative Communications Intern
Organisation: Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Joondalup
The internship has a communications focus. The intern will participate in the development of the 'This is Climate Action' website, which is a public facing website promoting climate action in WA and providing accessible information and resources to encourage climate action in Western Australia. This will include drafting content for the website in conjunction with various stakeholders within the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.
Separately, the intern will help plan and assist with science communication activities to support the Climate Science Initiative (CSI) program. This may include developing briefings, media statements or outward materials to support the launch of climate projections for WA.
The intern will work with the members of the CSI, Climate Adaptation team and the Corporate Communication team.
There may also be opportunity to assist with other communication work such as producing presentations, fact sheets or materials related to climate science or other adaptation initiatives across the team more broadly.
The Department of Water and Environmental Regulation supports Western Australia’s community, economy and environment by managing and regulating the state’s environment and water resources. The department is responsible for environment and water regulation, serving as a ‘one stop shop’ for industry and developers, with the aim of streamlining and simplifying regulation.