Communications Consultant

3 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia SEC Newgate Full time

At **SEC Newgate**, our people are what set us apart and are at the heart of our success. We create an environment that stimulates and rewards our people, where staff are supported to contribute ideas and embrace opportunities to achieve their personal goals. We look for people who are curious, self-motivated, and collaborative.

If you are like-minded and are motivated by working with a talented team on issues that matter, read below for what’s on offer.

We are looking for a **Communications Consultant** with at least 2 years’ experience to join our Sydney team. We would consider full-time or part-time work arrangements.

**Jobs, tasks and responsibilities**

The successful applicant will undertake a wide range of work across a variety of clients and help promote SEC Newgate’s capabilities - no day will be the same as the one before

As part of the SEC Newgate Sydney team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex issues for government, not-for-profit and corporate clients.

You will be a core team member who will help provide clients with a truly integrated solution when facing a complex communications challenge - this includes strategy development and implementation, issues management, government relations, media relations, community and stakeholder engagement, market and social research and digital communications.

**Daily tasks include**:

- Proactive monitoring of policy and political issues
- Desktop research to support client briefs
- Assist with proof-reading and formatting documents
- Logistics support for client work, meetings, and functions
- Note-taking and initial drafting of documents
- Media monitoring and analysis
- Actively develop a solid understanding of communications and/or public affairs and client management practices to:

- Support the development and implementation of strategies for clients including collateral development (media releases, factsheets, social media posts, website content), stakeholder engagement programs, events (roundtables, conferences)
- Work across multiple client briefs concurrently

**Ideally you are**:

- Interested in the political and policy development process, current affairs, the media and social media
- Highly organised with an eye for detail
- Collaborative and adaptable with a can-do attitude with great interpersonal skills
- Curious and proactive to identify innovative ideas to progress projects for clients
- Calm and dedicated with a good sense of humour and the ability to balance multiple deadlines to contribute effectively and constructively to your project teams and across multiple practice areas
- Committed to ongoing professional development
- Resilient and calm under pressure - comfortable working to deadlines and across multiple client accounts concurrently

**Your practical skills and experience should include**:

- At least 2 years of professional experience in a similar or related field
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Law, Politics or Social Science
- Strong writing capabilities - the confidence and ability to write clearly and succinctly
- Strong analytical skills to absorb complex and technical information and turn it into clear and concise information
- Organisation skills - capable of setting up and adhering to your own system of structuring your work day, prioritising tasks, methodically completing regular tasks and proactive working on the implementation of communications plans
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and listening skills
- Positive approach with a good sense of humour
- Proficiency with digital platforms and content creation is a plus
- Demonstrated experience in previous communications, consulting or client-facing roles is a plus

**About Us**

**SEC Newgate Australia**

**120 People - 6 offices nationally**

As Australia’s largest full-service strategic communications firm, SEC Newgate understands the environment and helps to build a communications and engagement strategy that goes to the heart of our client’s challenges. With 6 offices nationally and a network around the world, we bring a level of trust, expertise, collaboration and support to our clients that few others can match.

We have extensive expertise in corporate positioning and reputation building, issues campaigning, issues management and crisis communications, and are trusted by some of Australia’s leading companies, government departments and peak bodies.

Click here to find out more about SEC Newgate Australia

**Why SEC Newgate?**
- **We want people to thrive. **We believe our people should be in the driver’s seat of their growth, but within a supportive environment. We take a holistic approach to deliver better outcomes for our clients.
- **We work on stuff that matters. **We are proud to work on complex projects and issues that make a material difference to our clients and communities. This provides a stimulating and motivating environment to grow and contribute.
- **We can be flexible on how

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