Communications Officer

1 week ago


Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Tasmanian Audit Office

Office of the Auditor General

Corporate Support and Strategy

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 14 April, 2024 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Sunday 14 April, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 4**Salary**:

- $80,593.00 to $92,764.00 per annum**Employment type**:

- Permanent, flexible**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- This position will provide high-level support to the Office in the communications, Parliamentary reporting activities, stakeholder engagement, corporate policy, and executive support.The Tasmanian Audit Office is seeking a motivated Communications Officer to join our small and dynamic Corporate Services team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of contemporary communication strategies, with a focus on online presence, media engagement, and internal communications. You’ll assist with our tabling of Auditor-General reports in parliament, coordinate client events and build relationships with our stakeholders.

If you are a passionate communicator eager to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
- This is a permanent role with a flexible and hybrid way of working. You will work in our office in Hobart and remotely from home. _

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

**Hours per fortnight**:
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

**Duties**:

- Support the development and implementation of contemporary communication strategies, including online presence and media engagement.
- Support business units to write, coordinate and review content for a range of internal and external documents and publications, including creation of accessible digital content, newsletters, information sheets, presentation materials and other publications.
- Co-ordinate the Office’s Parliamentary reporting activities, including report design, quality assurance, production, tabling and distribution.
- Undertake research, provide recommendations and draft policy and procedure documentation, and maintain the Office’s policy register.
- Coordinate annual stakeholder meetings and client service assessment schedules, and provide high level executive support for the Auditor General and Senior Leadership Group.
- Supervise, coach and develop corporate support staff, providing advice and guidance and ensuring established procedures are applied and followed appropriately.
- Duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this level

Performance is measured against Key Performance Indicators that are developed and agreed to for each role in the Office and documented in annual Performance Plans.

**Pre-employment Checks**:
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

- Conviction checks in the following; Arson and fire setting; Violent crimes and crimes against the person; Sex-related offences; Drug and alcohol related offences; Crimes involving dishonesty; Crimes involving deception; Making false declarations; Malicious damage and destruction to property; Serious traffic offences; Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice; Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power; Crimes involving Conspiracy.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
- Identification check.

**Desirable Requirements**:

- Project Officer qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Business administration or communications qualifications or equivalent experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
- Driver’s Licence.

**How to apply**:
To apply, please provide a **Short Form Application** which is a two-page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the duties and selection criteria of the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

**For more information**:
Jess Balding
Manager Corporate Support and Strategy
Phone: 0499 756 314



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