Job Description
The role
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If you're a senior communications skilled who enjoys working at the intersection of strategy, media, storytelling and nationally significant campaigns, this is an opportunity to step into a role with genuine profile and impact.
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Our client is looking for a National Manager Communications to lead communications activity across a portfolio of high-profile national programs. This is an initial 6-month maternity leave cover position, with the possibility of a further 6-month extension.
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Location: Canberra - this role is Canberra-based and requires office attendance Tuesday to Thursday, with the flexibility to work from home Monday and Friday.
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Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 + super
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Our client
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Our client is a national, Commonwealth-owned organisation responsible for delivering and promoting several high-profile national programs and events. With a strong focus on community engagement, national participation and celebrating Australians, the organisation works closely with government, media, corporate partners and a broad national network.
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Why this role?
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You'll take ownership of the organisation's national communications strategy and play a key role in shaping how its programs, people and stories are presented to the Australian community.
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Working closely with senior leaders, government stakeholders, media, agencies and corporate partners, you'll bring together strategic communications, media relations, content and campaign activity to maximise engagement and editorial coverage.
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You'll have the opportunity to:
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Lead the development and delivery of national communications and marketing strategies.




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Shape key messages and communications for high-profile national programs.
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Develop compelling written content including speeches, scripts, reports, media material and campaign content.
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Work closely with media agencies to identify and maximise editorial opportunities.
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Lead communications activity around major national events and programs.
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Work with creative and external agency partners across digital, social media, advertising and promotional activity.
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Manage media and photography requirements around major national events.
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The person we're looking for
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This is a role for a strong communications generalist who can also get into the detail.
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You'll bring strong communications and public relations experience, with a track record of delivering creative campaigns and communications outcomes across complex programs or government environments.
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You'll be confident advising senior stakeholders, developing messaging and written content, managing external agencies and identifying opportunities to generate positive media coverage.
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A qualification in communications, public relations, marketing or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
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Most importantly, you'll be someone who can move comfortably between big-picture strategy and hands-on delivery - whether that means advising senior executives, developing a communications plan, writing a speech or working with media on a major national event.
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If you're ready to take on a communications leadership role where the work has a genuinely national audience, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 National Communications Manager (Canberra)
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