Aps3 Communications Assistant
3 weeks ago
Position: APS3 Communications Assistant
Classification: APS Level 3
Location: Canberra ACT
Job Reference: 087_08/23
Group: Primary Healthcare, Information Standards & Communications
Unit: Communications and Engagement
Salary $64,575 - $70,654 plus superannuation
Engagement Type: Ongoing | Full-time
Advertised: Commonwealth Gazette (Tuesday, 22 August 2023)
Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday, 4 September 2023
Kirsten Davey, Strategic Communications Manager
Contact Officer:
More information: Visit our Careers Page and the AIHW Enterprise Agreement
This recruitment exercise may be used to fill similar positions in the Primary Healthcare, Information Standards &
Communications or within the Institute over the coming 18 months.
About the AIHW
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) provides reliable, regular and relevant information and
statistics on Australia’s health and welfare.
We are committed to providing high quality, national data and analysis across the health, housing and
community services sectors. This covers a wide range of areas, from health and welfare expenditure,
hospitals, disease and injury, disability and mental health, to ageing, disadvantaged and vulnerable
populations, homelessness, and Indigenous health and welfare.
The AIHW Difference
The AIHW’s APS Employee Census results attest to our positive and supportive workplace culture. We are an
inclusive, flexible, and productive workplace where people are treated with respect and courtesy, and diverse
and unique attributes are recognised and valued. Our results also show that we achieve top ten rankings in
staff engagement, leadership, communication, innovation, and wellbeing scales out of 101 APS agencies.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- access to flexible working arrangements to support your work/life balance
- attractive remuneration packages including generous superannuation and leave provisions
- challenging and fulfilling work where you can use your skills and expertise
- opportunities for professional development including study assistance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people(s), people with disability, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse people and
people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
The AIHW has offices in Canberra and Sydney and offers remote work opportunities for many roles.
For more information, visit the Benefits of working for the AIHW page of our website.
Position Summary
The Communications & Engagement Unit promotes the Institute and its work through the media,
stakeholder engagement and internal communications activities; takes a leading role in helping AIHW
staff to produce interesting and informative work and provides leadership in the communication area.
The Unit is comprised of 5 teams - Media, Parliamentary, Strategic Communications, Corporate
Reporting and Authoring Support.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable individual to provide administrative support to the
Institute’s Communications &Engagement Unit. You will be passionate about people and developing
strong relationships and have the ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
communication skills. You will also possess the ability to learn quickly, solve problems, and be creative
and flexible. Critical to the role will be the ability to build trusted relationships with key internal and
external stakeholders.
Under general direction you will:
accounts and preparing and coordinating responses to internal and external queries in a
timely manner.
- Support delivery of the AIHW’s embargo process (including communication with stakeholders
- Assist in developing effective relationships with authoring units regarding the promotion and
release of their reports at conferences and events.
- Contribute as a member of a team to projects and/or activities as required.
- Provide administrative support to a busy, fast paced and dynamic team.
Selection Criteria
Important
1. Strong interpersonal skills, sound verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work
successfully as a member of a small team.
2. Good research and analytical skills and an ability to work under pressure, prioritise and multitask
in a busy environment with many last-minute changes.
3. Be a self-starter and motivated learner
Highly desirable
1. Experience writing and editing and drafting correspondence.
2. Familiarity with or ability to gain knowledge of stakeholder engagement, events and strategic
communications.
How to apply
1. A summary of your relevant skills and experience and explain why you would be the best person for
the role. Your response should align with the position summary and selection criteria information
above, and must be no more than 750 words.
2. Your current CV and the names of two referees.
Reasonable Adjustment
The AIHW is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all
requirements.
Reasonable adjustments may
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