Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of P[...]

12 hours ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time

Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: The City and Environment Directorate is looking for a communications and engagement professional to fill the role of Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement. This role will support strategic communications projects being rolled out by the City and Environment Directorate with a focus on ACT NoWaste. ACT NoWaste is focussed on informing the ACT community about waste services and facilities and growing the circular economy.

We are looking for an individual who can work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Experience in the development and implementation of strategic communications plans, preparing content for a range of traditional and digital channels and issues management is required.

If you are interested in joining a busy communications team and work well in a fast-paced environment, this is the role for you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications and a minimum of five years’ experience working professionally in the fields of strategic engagement, strategic communications, media or public relations is highly desirable.
- Experience in working on waste and recycling related projects is highly desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply: Please provide a current curriculum vitae and address the Selection Criteria in a two-page pitch.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

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