Communication and Education
General description
Communication & Education in the water industry
Who should consider this job
Types of Communication & Education work in the water industry
Communication & Education workers in the water industry
Course and entry information
General Description:
- Communication and education roles are focussed on interacting with the public in order to achieve positive outcomes for the organisation and for the community
- Those in communication and education work to promote the work of a particular organisation and engage the community in the activities of the organisation
- Roles in this area are varied and interesting and involve interacting with a range of stakeholders.

In the water industry:
- There are many opportunities for communication and education specialists
- Due to decreasing water supplies, it is crucial that service providers and governments interact with the community and work together to conserve water. Communication and education personnel are the bridge between organisations and the community, and are responsible for facilitating that important interaction.

Consider this job if you:
- Enjoy working with people
- Are patient, enthusiastic and optimistic
- Are creative and innovative
- Are a good listener
- Have good communication skills
- Perform well under pressure.

The sub categories of Communication and Education in the water industry are:

In the water industry, Communication and Education roles work in:
- Government departments
- Private industry
- Water service providers and utilities.
See Get Started – Communication and Education for training and entry information.