Executive Speech Writer

4 months ago


Canberra, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

**Executive Speechwriter (6-Month Contract)**

**An exciting opportunity for an Executive Speechwriter** to join this team and craft impactful, high-quality speeches and communications for senior leaders, including the Minister and executives. This is a unique six-month contract role where you'll make your mark in a fast-paced government environment, managing tight deadlines and competing priorities with ease.

As an Executive Speechwriter, you will:

- Create engaging speeches and communication materials for top-level government leaders.
- Coach and mentor a talented team of ongoing APS staff, boosting their speechwriting capabilities and adding value to our team.
- Juggle competing tasks while delivering excellence under pressure.
- Extensive experience in speechwriting for government and executive leaders.
- Proven ability to lead capability-building initiatives, helping others to enhance their skills.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A talent for persuasion and influence, combined with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

**Essential Requirements**:

- Solid experience in government and executive speechwriting.
- A degree or diploma in journalism, communications, public relations, or marketing (or equivalent experience).
- NV1 Clearance - or ability to obtain and retain NV1

If you thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced communications environment and want to contribute to government leadership in a meaningful way, we want to hear from you


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