Your new company An established Federal Government department is seeking an experienced Crisis Communications Adviser to support communications relating to complex, sensitive and rapidly evolving issues.

Your new role

- Develop and implement crisis, emergency and strategic communications plans
- Provide timely and considered communications advice during rapidly evolving situations
- Prepare key messages, media responses, talking points, briefs and communication products
- Support media management and coordinate responses across relevant stakeholders
- Provide frequent updates and reporting to senior executives and ministerial stakeholders
- Monitor emerging issues, media activity and public sentiment
- Work alongside the strategic communications team to ensure messaging is accurate, coordinated and appropriate
- Build effective relationships across operational, technical and executive stakeholder groups

What you'll need to succeed

- A minimum active Baseline security clearance
- Demonstrated experience in crisis, emergency or issues management communications
- Robust strategic communications, media management and public affairs capabilities
- Experience working within government, critical infrastructure, emergency management or another high-profile environment




- Confidence providing advice and written communications to senior executives and ministerial stakeholders
- Highly developed writing, briefing and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to remain calm, responsive and solutions-focused under pressure
- Strong judgement when managing sensitive or rapidly changing information
- The ability to work collaboratively within an established communications team

What you'll get in return

- Initial 3-month contract with a possible 3-month extension
- Highly flexible working arrangements may be available
- Attractive hourly + super
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to contribute to high-profile and nationally significant communications

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

Please note, due to the nature of the role, we are currently seeking candidates based locally. Interstate applicants are kindly asked not to apply at this time.

Michelle Liv

Business Director Marketing & Communications HAYS

T: [02 6112 7653](tel:02 6112 7653)

E: [email protected]

📌 Crisis Communications (Canberra)
🏢 Hays Marketing
📍 Canberra