External Communications Officer (EL1 & APS6)

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Media & Stakeholder Communications Advisor to join a Federal government client focused on community engagement, social cohesion, and public communications.

This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional with solid media relations experience to contribute to meaningful initiatives that support positive community outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and coordinating external communications, engaging with stakeholders, and providing strategic advice on media and public messaging.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strategic external communications support to a senior government office.
- Review, prepare, and coordinate information for release to media outlets.
- Develop media responses, briefing materials, and communication products for external audiences.
- Provide expert advice on engagement with media representatives and external stakeholders.
- Support stakeholder engagement activities and initiatives that foster positive community relationships.
- Ensure all communications are accurate, culturally appropriate, sensitive, and aligned with broader government objectives.

About You To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Demonstrated experience in external communications, media relations, public affairs,



or a related field.
- Proven ability to prepare, review, and coordinate media and public-facing communications.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
- Sound judgement and the ability to manage sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion.

Highly regarded experience includes:

- Engagement with multicultural communities, particularly within Islamic communities.
- Experience in community engagement, social cohesion, diversity, inclusion, or related policy areas.
- Previous experience working within government or the Australian Public Service.

What's on Offer

- Full-time, 6-month temporary contract with the potential for extension.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful community-focused initiatives.
- Collaborative and purpose-driven working environment.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at diversity-and-inclusion.

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📌 External Communications Officer& (Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Melbourne