Job Description
Senior Communications Advisor APS6 to EL1 equivalent – Defence
n Canberra | Baseline Security Clearance | Initial 6-Month Contract + 6-Month Extension
n Rate: $95 to $125 per hour
n Canberra Consulting is seeking experienced Communications Advisors / Communications Specialists to support a major program of workforce communication initiatives within the Department of Defence.
n Working within Defence's People Policy Division, you will support the planning and delivery of high-profile communication campaigns affecting both Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Australian Public Service (APS) personnel.
n This is a hands-on communications role requiring someone who can take a campaign from initial concept and planning through to content development, delivery and evaluation.
n The RoleYou will provide end-to-end communication support across a range of significant Defence workforce and people initiatives.
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Responsibilities will include:
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Developing and delivering communication strategies and campaigns
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Managing the full communication lifecycle including scoping, planning, scheduling, development, testing, delivery and evaluation
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Providing expert communication advice to senior stakeholders
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Developing presentations, briefs and communication materials
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Supporting the development of multimedia content including video, animation, infographics and graphic design
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Coordinating webinars, Q&A; sessions and other virtual communication activities
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Stakeholder identification, analysis and engagement
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Identifying and managing communication risks
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Coordinating communications across multiple policy and workforce initiatives
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Producing communication suitable for audiences ranging from Defence personnel through to senior executives and Ministers
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About You
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We are looking for an experienced communications professional who can operate confidently within a complex and fast-moving environment.
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You will ideally bring:
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Solid experience developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns
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Excellent written communication and content development skills
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Experience managing communications from planning through to delivery
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Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
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Experience developing or coordinating multimedia and digital communication products
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The ability to translate complex policy or organisational information to clear and engaging communications
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple communication priorities simultaneously
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Experience working within Defence, the ADF, Australian Government or a similarly complex organisation will be highly regarded
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Experience with Defence and/or ADF communication strategies and implementation will be particularly advantageous.
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Essential Requirements
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Australian Citizenship
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Current Baseline security clearance or higher
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Ability to workoniste, in Canberra
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The Opportunity
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This is an opportunity to contribute to major workforce initiatives affecting Defence's APS and ADF workforce and work on communications with genuine enterprise-wide visibility.
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Initial term: 6 months
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Extension: Up to an additional 6 months
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Location: Canberra, ACT
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Security clearance: Baseline minimum
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Positions available: 2
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If you are an experienced communications professional with strong Australian Government or Defence experience, we would be interested in hearing from you.
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📌 Communications Advisor (Canberra)
🏢 Canberra Consulting
📍 Canberra