Principal Communications and Marketing Officer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

About the Department of Education:


The Strategic Communication & Engagement (SCE) branch is responsible for the department's corporate communications, sponsorship and events as well as media and social media.

Services provided by SCE ensures that the department has a strategic corporate communications framework and consistent approach to engaging with schools, members of the community, the media, business, and other government agencies.


Your Role:


As a Principal Communications and Marketing Officer based in our CBD central office until 31 December, 2024 you will support the people of Queensland through the delivery of key communication and marketing services.

The role provides an exciting opportunity for a competent and enthusiastic communications and marketing professional to deliver a range of communications and marketing projects and activities to education and corporate clients.

There are no mandatory qualifications for this role, however a minimum of two years' experience in delivering strategic communications and marketing services and advice is desirable.

Some after hours or weekend work to support the department's response to disasters and emergencies may be required.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead enterprise level communication and marketing processes, projects, and activities, and their respective budgets and resource allocations, ensuring liaison and consultation with key stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement innovative communication and marketing strategies to support and promote the work of the department.
  • Deliver high quality, responsive communication and marketing services to a range of departmental clients and stakeholders within an account management framework.
  • Prepare content and materials for a range of departmental channels including identify, prepare and distribute departmental good news.
  • Identify emerging strategic issues that may affect the branch and the department, provide policy advice and assistance in implementing communication strategies and contribute to a creative, lateral and innovative approach to the business of the department.
About You

Ideally the successful applicant will have:

  • Knowledge of current government communication processes, structures and governance
  • Experience planning and delivering strategic communication for staff in a large decentralised organisation
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member.

How to Apply:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
  • Attach a 2page written response outlining your skills, knowledge and experience that relates to the role and key competencies.


Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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