Communications Officer

2 weeks ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Comcare (Australian Government) Full time

Contact Officer: Lincoln Bertoli, Assistant Director Strategic Communications,

The Position

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic communication professional to join our small team.

The Communication Officer works within a team to develop and implement communication strategies and audience-focused materials.

The officer is involved in media liaison, engagement, and capturing content in the Marine Park. The position supports the Marine Park Authority's direction and activities, including outcomes for the Australian and Queensland governments' Reef Joint Field Management Program.

Travel within the Great Barrier Reef Region may be be required, as well as participating in the media on-call roster and preparing daily media clips.

The current position is ongoing however through this process may create a merit pool to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing positions that become available within the next 18 months.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit:

How to apply for the position

Please ensure you read the instructions below and on the Position Description carefully, noting failure to address identified requirements may lead to your application being deemed ineligible.

You will be required to prepare a response document ("pitch") in MSWord or PDF format using standard margins and size 11 Arial font.

Please prepare a 'pitch', as outlined in the Position Description, in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

1. how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities would enable you to perform the duties and meet the technical and behavioural capabilities of the role.

2. any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

3. how you meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications for the position.

When you include an example, you should explain;

  • your personal role in the task.
  • the methods you used.
  • any barriers you were able to overcome, and
  • the outcome.

When crafting your response, we encourage you to review 'Cracking the Code' and the relevant Australian Public Service Work Level Standards which can be found on the Australian Public Service Commission website:

Your application must include:
1. your 'pitch' (as described above and in the position description).
2. proof of Australian citizenship (an Australian Passport or Australian Birth Certificate)
3. a current curriculum vitae (resume) that includes:

  • an outline of your career history.
  • qualifications and/or formal/informal training relevant to the position.
  • contact details for at least two recent referees, one of whom should be your current supervisor.

PLEASE NOTE: - The panel may not consider additional information such as a cover letter or content exceeding the page limit.

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