The Assistant Director, Internal Communications is responsible for leading a small team of communication professionals to deliver quality and timely internal communications advice and support. This role is responsible for working collaboratively across the organisation to develop the strategy, plan, implement and evaluate effective communication and engagement solutions to achieve business objectives.

The Internal

Communications team is a busy, dynamic and responsive work setting, the role requires excellent project management skills to ensure priority deadlines are met and team resources are used effectively.

The role requires a confident, organised and results driven professional who has outstanding judgment, can work autonomously and influence effectively, and translate priorities to plan, deliver and evaluate effective internal communication initiatives The successful applicant will need a high level of expertise and knowledge of contemporary communication and engagement practices. As a senior member of the Communications team, you will:

- Lead, mentor, manage and inspire a small dynamic communication team, ensuring high quality outputs are delivered on time
- Deliver and support engaging and innovative communication plans and an annual program of engaging internal events each month that align to IP Australia’s corporate objectives
- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues, managers, and key stakeholders
- Provide communication strategy advice, support and guidance to business areas to successfully deliver business outcomes
- Actively contribute to the broader activities of the team, providing support and leadership — maintaining accountability for the achievement of outcomes.

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999,



employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).

All applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check involves reviewing your background & personal circumstances to minimise risks in giving access to IP Australia information/resources. This screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Some applicants may be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at a specified clearance level – please check the vacancy information section for security clearance requirements.

The successful applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.

We are looking to fill this position on an ongoing basis. Future positions may be offered on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis subject to operational requirements. Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for a specified term of up to 12 months initially with the possibility of extension.

At the end of the recruitment process, a merit pool of suitable candidates may be created. Those found suitable will be advised that they have been placed in the pool. The merit pool is valid for 18 months from the date the process was advertised. The merit pool may be used throughout the period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

IP Australia acknowledges that those with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds enhance our workplace and our capability for innovation. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability and LGBTIQA people are encouraged to apply for any advertised position, that they may be suitable for, within IP Australia.

📌 Assistant Director, Internal Communications (Australia)
🏢 Ip Australia
📍 Australia