- Fixed-term contract to 30 June 2027
- 35-hour working week arrangement
- Please call Michelle Liv on 02 6112 7653

Fixed-term contract to 30 June 2027 | 35-hour working week arrangement | Work-life balance

Your new company

This organisation plays a significant role in delivering national priorities and is committed to continuous improvement and effective communication practices across its operations.

Your new role

This is a senior, hands-on communications opportunity where you will lead the development and delivery of communication and engagement strategies for a portfolio of high-profile projects.

- Developing and implementing sophisticated communications and stakeholder engagement strategies
- Leading communications and engagement activity across complex, high-profile projects
- Providing strategic advice to senior executives on communications approaches, stakeholder considerations and emerging issues
- Mapping out the relevant stakeholders
- Monitoring the external environment to identify communications risks, opportunities and potential sensitivities
- Supporting media responses and contributing to media strategies and collateral
- Translating complex information into clear, accessible messaging for diverse audiences
- Managing forward communications plans aligned with key project milestones

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an accomplished communications professional who is comfortable operating in complex and sensitive environments.

- Significant experience in a senior communications, engagement or strategic communications role




- Robust capability developing and implementing communications and stakeholder engagement strategies
- Experience providing strategic communications advice and influencing senior stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to simplify complex subject matter
- Strong judgement when navigating sensitive issues, stakeholder considerations and potential media matters
- A proactive approach to identifying emerging communications risks and opportunities
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial senior-level communications experience
- An understanding of public policy development and experience in the government sector would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

- A fixed-term contract through to 30 June 2027 with an attractive salary package
- 35-hour working week, supporting a work-life balance
- Strategic senior-level exposure, with the opportunity to influence communications approaches and advise senior decision-makers on complex and sensitive matters
- Work in a supportive and engaging team for a big cause

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]

📌 Communications Manager (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra