Aps 5 - Communication Officers

3 months ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Department of the Environment Full time

APS 5 - $78,548 - $86,168 per annum plus superannuation
- Environmental Water & Aquatic Ecosystems Division
- Canberra, ACT

We have several APS 5 positions available across the Engagement, Monitoring and Southern Basin Branch that we are seeking to fill from this recruitment process. The successful applicants will undertake work that contributes to working in diverse teams engaging with stakeholders within and outside the Department to manage and coordinate projects/programs as part of the CEWH’s Science Program or develop and implement communication activities.

**Who we are**
The Environmental Water and Aquatic Ecosystems Division includes the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH), who is responsible for managing Commonwealth environmental water to protect and restore the health of rivers, floodplains and wetlands within the Murray-Darling Basin. We work to achieve environmental outcomes under the Water Act 2007 and the Basin Plan 2012, working closely with other government agencies, First Nations peoples, community, non-government organisations, and industry groups, local landholders and scientists. We undertake a range of roles ranging from water planning, water accounting, financial management, science, policy development, reporting and communications. In addition to supporting the CEWH, the Division also includes the Office of Water Science and supports the Australian Government in its international engagement and national leadership on the Convention of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention).

**The Job**
- Support the implementation of the CEWH’s communications approach by developing communication products including presentations, fact sheets, videos and interactive online products for use on different platforms including social media and the CEWH website.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to communicate CEWH activities.
- Prepare talking points, Ministerial correspondence and media releases.

There will be opportunities for travel to engage with communities across the Murray-Darling Basin and see first-hand how the work of the CEWH is making a tangible difference to the health of rivers and wetlands.

**Please note** that the merit pool established through this selection process, which is valid for a period of 18 months from the date the vacancy was advertised in the Public Service Gazette, may be used to fill future vacancies where the duties are of a similar nature.

**What we are looking for**

**Knowledge and experience**
- Supports strategic direction - has experience identifying and assisting with the development of creative communication solutions to meet end user needs.

**Skills and capabilities**
- Communication - has effective communication skills both verbal and written. Has the ability to draft targeted communication products (including PowerPoint presentations, social media posts and e-newsletters) for internal and external audiences.
- Initiative - good judgement and takes initiative to progress tasks under limited supervision and follow up as necessary.

**Desirable qualifications**
- Qualifications and/or experience in media and communications would be an advantage.

**Citizenship** - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

**Security Clearance**:

- This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

**For additional information, please read the Job Description below.

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