We are seeking an experienced APS6 Senior Communications Advisor to join a government Communications team in Canberra.
This is an opportunity to deliver strategic communication advice and content for a national policy body working to support safer and more productive workplaces.
About the role
You'll develop and deliver communications across a range of channels, provide strategic social media advice and support media activity. You'll also manage communications projects, build stakeholder relationships and contribute to broader organisational planning in a energetic environment.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and edit content for internal and external channels, including websites, subscriber emails and social media.
- Support the development, delivery and evaluation of communication strategies, campaigns, publications and creative materials.
- Provide strategic social media advice, moderate channels and prepare content for publication.
- Assist with media monitoring and coordinate responses to media enquiries.
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, international partners and relevant organisations.
- Manage communications projects to agreed timeframes and budgets, identifying issues and resolving them promptly.
- Prepare procurement documentation in line with relevant guidelines.
- Contribute to business and operational planning while balancing competing priorities and ad hoc requests.
About you
- Significant experience in a strategic communications role.
- Strong writing, editing and content development skills across digital and other communication channels.
- Experience delivering communications projects and managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Confidence providing social media advice and working with internal and external stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualifications in communications or an equivalent discipline are highly desirable.
Eligibility and clearance
- Australian citizenship is essential.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline security clearance, or hold an appropriate current clearance.
- A police record check is required.
- Clearance sponsorship arrangements and associated costs will be subject to the relevant approval arrangements.