- Immediate start, contract through to 30 June 2027
- Attractive salary package + 15.4% super
- Please call Michelle Liv on 02 6112 7653

Your new company

Join a purpose-driven national organisation committed to delivering meaningful outcomes through impactful programs, research, engagement and advocacy. With a strong focus on community, culture and collaboration, this organisation plays an important role in shaping conversations and initiatives that have a lasting impact across Australia.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects while working alongside passionate professionals who value innovation, inclusion and strategic thinking.

Your new role

- Lead the development and delivery of strategic communication and media plans that support nationally significant programs and initiatives.
- Identify and drive proactive media opportunities, crafting compelling stories that generate engagement and strengthen organisational reputation.
- Develop executive communication products including speeches, presentations, briefing materials, talking points and key messaging for senior stakeholders.
- Provide expert advice on strategic messaging, reputation management and communications risks within a complex stakeholder setting.
- Translate complex policy, research and program information into accessible and engaging content for diverse audiences.
- Build strong relationships across the organisation to ensure communications are coordinated, culturally informed and aligned with strategic priorities.
- Analyse media coverage, audience insights and campaign performance to evaluate communication effectiveness and inform future strategy.

What you'll need to succeed





- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic communications and media engagement strategies.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for executive, media, stakeholder and public audiences.
- Experience preparing speeches, presentations, ministerial-style briefs, talking points or executive communication materials.
- Strong media relations and stakeholder engagement experience, including managing competing priorities and sensitive issues.
- The confidence to influence and provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders and internal stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to use audience insights, media monitoring and performance data to measure impact.
- A high level of cultural awareness and the ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse communities.

What you'll get in return

- A non-ongoing APS6 contract through to 30 June 2027 in central Canberra.
- Immediate start with an attractive salary package + 15.4% super.
- The opportunity to lead high-profile communication initiatives with national reach and impact.
- Exposure to senior executive stakeholders and strategic decision-making processes.
- Flexible working arrangements and an excellent work-life balance.

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

E: [email protected]

📌 Media Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra