Job Description

Position: APS6 Strategic Communications Officer

Location: Canberra, ACT

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Approx. 6 months with potential to extend

Pay rate: $65.56 – $73.71 per hour plus 12% super

Security requirements: Minimum Negative Vetting 1 clearance at time of application

Overview:

Our Federal Government client is seeking an experienced APS6 Strategic Communications Officer to support the delivery of strategic communications for a significant international partnership and mobility program.

Working within a team-oriented policy and program environment, the successful candidate will maintain and implement strategic communications plans, develop engaging communications materials, coordinate communications across government and international stakeholders, and support social media, information products and multimedia content.

This role would suit an experienced communications professional with strong writing, stakeholder engagement, social media and content development skills, along with experience using graphic design software.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain, implement and update strategic communications plans.
- Develop communications materials relating to international development, security and mobility initiatives.
- Coordinate with internal teams, Australian Government agencies and international stakeholders to identify communications opportunities.
- Ensure communications align with agreed strategies, messaging, branding and visual identity requirements.
- Support the management and development of social media channels and content.
- Undertake monthly forward planning and scheduling of social media content.
- Design social media tiles and other visual materials using software such as Adobe Illustrator or InDesign.
- Monitor and moderate social media comments and maintain appropriate records.
- Assist with developing social media moderation policies and processes.
- Draft, review and maintain fact sheets and other public information products.




- Coordinate translation of key communications materials.
- Support the development and management of image and video content.
- Develop and maintain a searchable library of multimedia assets.
- Assist with developing and implementing strategies to capture participant stories, including coordinating interviews and consent processes.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure communications products remain accurate, current and fit for purpose.

Experience/requirements:

- Demonstrated experience in strategic communications, preferably within government or a similarly complex environment.
- Strong written communication and content development skills.
- Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans.
- Demonstrated social media content development, planning and moderation experience.
- Experience using graphic design software such as Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign.
- Ability to develop professional information products including fact sheets, social media assets and other communications materials.
- Experience supporting multimedia content, including images and video.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and coordination skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams and organisations.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively at the APS6 level with limited supervision.

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment on 6260 8888 for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 24 September 2026. If your application is received after this date, we’ll be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, people with family responsibilities, and individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.

📌 Strategic Communications Officer (Canberra)
🏢 SOS Recruitment
📍 Canberra