Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development directorate (EPSDD) Communication, Engagement and Media team is looking for passionate communications and engagement professionals to join our team.

EPSDD is responsible for a wide range of policies and programs within the ACTPS that includes areas as diverse as climate change policy, energy policy, nature conservation, environment protection policy, strategic and statutory planning, development approvals, building policy, land policy and economics, heritage and water.
The Directorate also includes the ACT Parks and Conservation Service which manages nature reserves, national parks, commercial softwood forests and rural lands to ensure Canberra provides open and safe space to our community.

These positions will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver strategic communications and engagement projects across a range of interesting and challenging topics. This exciting opportunity will suit people who have a passion for storytelling with extensive experience developing targeted and engaging content and driving strategic communication and engagement outcomes across a range of interesting and challenging topics.

We are seeking a highly organised individual to join our dynamic team of communication professionals. If you are committed to supporting a positive team culture and keen to develop your communication skills, we want to hear from you

**Eligibility/Other requirements**:

- Relevant tertiary education qualifications and a minimum of five years’ experience working professionally in the fields of Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Engagement, or a related field is highly desirable.
- Accreditation under the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) is highly desirable.

**Note**: There are several temporary positions available immediately for up to 12 months and up to 24 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency.

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.

**Note**:
There are several temporary positions available immediately for up to 12 months and up to 24 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency.



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