Aps6 Communications and Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Department of Veterans' Affairs Full time

Salary Range: $91,239-$103,605 + Attractive Superannuation
- Contact Officer: Sharon Bulkeley on 6289 4708 or 0421 331 708

The role of Communications and Engagement Officer will focus on achieving the objectives of the Veteran Employment Program - to increase employment opportunities for veterans by raising awareness of the benefits of employing veterans.

The position will also deliver, and where relevant integrate or align existing initiatives - including the Prime Minister’s National Veterans’ Employment Awards.

**Duties**
- Work in a small team, with limited supervision, including clarifying expectations and contributing to the work of the section and the branch;
- Contribute to the development of communication, media and issues management support and advice for the Minister’s office, senior management and business areas
- Check and confirm the accuracy of communication products and activities in accordance with established policies, standards and procedures
- Develop and implement integrated communication strategies
- Identify communication risks and opportunities and take account of these in planning, decision making and when preparing communication products
- Support and/or arrange launches, presentations, displays and public relations events ,draft and edit communication products for internal and external audiences, such as speeches, media releases, articles, brochures and online content, including social media
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including managers, the Minister’s office, government agencies, ex-service organisations and consultants.

**Eligibility**
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen to apply.
- Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations or journalism and/or other relevant qualifications or experience is required.
- An understanding of modern social media practices and experience in creating content across a range of channels, including the design of graphic elements is desirable.

**Notes**

A merit pool will be established that may be used to fill similar positions within the next 18 months.

DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.

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