Assistant Director, Communications

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia The Department of Parliamentary Services Full time

Employment Type:
Ongoing

Classification:
Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 18 April 2024

The Opportunity:

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting an Assistant Director within the Communication and Media team.


The role requires extensive engagement with stakeholders across DPS to help ensure the Australian Parliament operates in an efficient, effective, and safe way.


Who we are looking for:


We're looking for a talented and creative communication professional who loves coming up with new ideas and implementing them to make a positive impact on a target audience.

You'll have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a great eye for detail. If you've had experience conceptualising communication strategies and delivering results based on the strategies, then please read on.


You'll also have to demonstrate good judgement to avoid risk for the department, and the ability to identify areas of opportunity.


The team operates in a fast-paced environment so the capacity to perform under pressure and be exceptionally organised are essential.


Job Specific Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field are essential.
  • Proven experience leading the development and implementation of internal and external communications strategies is also required.
  • The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

Duty Statement:

Classification:
Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Branch:
Communications and Corporate Relations

Section:
Communications and Media

Immediate supervisor:
Director Communications

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification.

The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Managing and leading a small and dynamic team to develop and implement communication strategies and campaigns that reflect Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) priorities and strategic themes.
  • Providing direction and advice to support team members in their career development.
  • Supporting the implementation of strategic communications initiatives, including the development of key messages, internal communications activities, and other functions as required.
  • Work with the Communications Director to prioritise the team's workload, ensuring seamless and effective internal and external messaging for DPS.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Parliamentary Departments and internally, to support outcomes and business requirements.
  • As required, manage the development of design, advertising and other services, including procurement.
  • Contribute as required to other work of the communications team at DPS.
  • Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice._

How to apply:


Please upload a pitch (500 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.


Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can bring to the team.

Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

Our purpose and values:

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians.

We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.


Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia's parliamentary democracy.

We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.

While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.


Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building's architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences - all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.


What we can offer:

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured

You will also enjoy:
- access to flexible work arrangements
- ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
- a competitive remuneration package
- free secure underground parking
- free gym membership a

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