A fixed-term contract through to 30 June **** with a 35-hour working week arrangement
Fixed-term contract to 30 June **** | 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




Strong 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 **** with an attractive salary package
35-hour working week, supporting a work-life balance
Strategic senior-level exposure, with the prospect 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: ************
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