Closes: 21 October 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 70312
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 07 October 2026
Contact Officer: Melanie Milsom on [email protected] or (phone hidden)

Details: Digital Canberra is looking for a Communications Officer to join the Communications and Engagement Branch.

The Communications and Engagement Branch supports Digital Canberra to achieve its objectives and outcomes by providing strategic advice and delivering high-quality communications, engagement, and media outcomes for our stakeholders.

As the Communications Officer, you will support the development, coordination and delivery of effective communication and engagement activities that keep Digital Canberra and ACT Public service employees informed, engaged and aligned with the organisation’s vision and goals.

As the Communications Officer, you will:

- Draft communication and engagement products for different audiences and channels.
- Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to gather accurate and up to date content.
- Undertake web publishing and page development using SharePoint.
- Coordinate engagement activities and events both in person and virtually, including scheduling, drafting agendas, invitations/RSVPs, event logistics etc.
- Undertake administrative tasks including track workflows/approvals and deadlines, prepare/format documents and presentations, update templates, etc.
- Maintain a schedule of communication and engagement activities.
- Assist with coordinating communication plans and community engagement programs when required.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- A tertiary qualification in communications, community engagement,



public relations, marketing, media or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
- A Working with Vulnerable People Check, or the ability to obtain and maintain one. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Note: This is a temporary position available from 1 November 2026 to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit

- A two-page pitch telling us what you would bring to our team addressing the “What you require” criteria in the Position Description.
- A copy of your current curriculum vitae, and the contact details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the productive administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

This is a temporary position available from 1 November 2026 to 30 June 2027 with the possibility of permanency.

📌 Communications Officer | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency (Canberra)
🏢 Digital Canberra
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