Assistant Director, Media and Strategic

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time
Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission

  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

Position Description:


As an Assistant Director, you will be an integral member of a small, high-performing Communications team supporting the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission's external and internal communications and engagements.

The role will support the establishment of the Commission's Communications area in line with the Commission's Communication Strategy

Key responsibilities will include:
- leading staff
- overseeing the Commission's public facing communication channels
- coordinating communications in line with approved messaging
- assisting in maintaining the Commission's digital presence.

This position will require high-level communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders effectively.


This role is suited to someone who can motivate and collaborate with others and can adapt and direct work in a dynamic environment.


Eligibility / Additional Requirements:

To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:

The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance.

Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance.

Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA.

The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

Type / Length of Vacancy:
Ongoing / Non-ongoing

Contact Officer Name:
Meagan Prabhakar

Contact Officer Phone:

Application Closing Date:13-May-2024

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