Principal Communications and Engagement Officer

5 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Agriculture and Fisheries Full time

Who we are
For more than a century, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has played a vital role in enabling the production and protection of food and fibre for Queenslanders and the world. From the land to the sea. From the bush to the city. From hard-working families to global trade relationships. From connected communities to prosperity for all.
Every day's different, and so is every team within the department.
Join us and be a part of our dedicated corporate team helping to support our department and preserving and protecting Queensland's biosecurity.
What you will do
As our Principal Communications and Engagement Officer, you will:

- Develop, manage, deliver, and evaluate integrated communication strategies and activities for a range of projects and business programs, with a focus on biosecurity initiatives.
- Research, analyse and interpret current and emerging trends and technologies to help deliver contemporary and appropriate communications.
- Work closely with the Biosecurity business group to support the communications work of the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement team
- As a senior member of the Communications and Engagement (C&E) team, you will provide advice and support to C&E leaders.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships across all levels within the department and more broadly across government and relevant sectors.
- Be part of a roster to undertake out-of-hours public information and media liaison, as required.

What you will bring
While not mandatory, a qualification in communication and engagement or similar would be well regarded.
Key competencies
All employees are expected to role model leadership behaviours. This role requires the leadership competencies of a Team Leader as outlined in the Leadership competencies for Queensland.
Vision
- Leads strategically - thinks critically and act on the broader purpose of the system.
- Makes considered, ethical and courageous decisions based on insight into the broader context.

Results
- Builds enduring relationships - builds and sustains relationships to enable to the collaborative delivery of customer
- focused outcomes.

Accountability
- Pursues continuous growth - Actively seeks feedback and modifies approach to enhance own effectiveness.
- Demonstrates sound governance - maintains a high standard of practice through governance and risk management.

Why join the department?
The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth, and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.
Corporate
- Join us and help govern corporate initiatives across our five business groups.
- Join us and be a part of our dedicated corporate team helping to support all business areas of our department.

How to apply
- Up to two pages statement or cover letter, describing how you will demonstrate the key competencies required to be successful in the role.
- Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience, including two referees who have observed your job match to the key competencies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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