Aps6 Strategic Communications Officer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Capital Recruit Full time

6 month labour-hire contract with extension options
- Woden ACT location - remote working considered in other locations
- Fast paced and varied position

**The Opportunity**
A new position available for a talented communications officer to join this thriving team. Joining the Corporate Branch, your duties will be mixed and will include strategic communications, content development and management, and stakeholder engagement.

This is an initial 6 month position, with the possibility of further extension. This position may be offered via a labour-hire, non-ongoing or transfer engagement.

**Key duties will include**:

- Deliver high-quality strategic communications activities including:

- o Media
- o Social media
- o Stakeholder engagement
- o Event support
- o Publications
- o Online content design
- Translate complex technical material into engaging content to meet the needs of a range of stakeholder audiences
- Assist in developing and executing communications plans, evaluation plans and communications products
- Edit content supplied by business areas, checking for quality, formatting, and adherence to the agency writing style guide, APS Style Manual and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- Collaborate with staff members across the communications section to create communications products and solutions

**Skills and Experience required**:
A baseline security clearance is required for this position; therefore all applicants must be Australian Citizens.

The key to success in this role will be to build rapport with stakeholders across the Department and create strong relationships that result in quality communication products. The ability to negotiate and strong stakeholder engagement experience is essential.

Previous APS experience not essential, but preferred.

**To Apply**:
Submit a simple word version of your resume along with a cover letter that will support your claims for this opportunity. For a confidential discussion feel free to reach out to Tanisha Hine on 0428 763 184.



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