Media & Communications Team Member - Act Policing

EMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY - Band 04 ($80,821.00 - $95,010.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13819
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
Did you know?
The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down
4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year
18 days of paid personal leave per year
Generous superannuation of 15.4%
16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without pay
Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement
Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance
Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention
Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities
What is the role?
Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Band 4 media officer or strategic communications officer.
ACT Policing is looking for motivated and experienced media and strategic communication professionals who have a demonstrated ability to develop and implement a variety of communication strategies and responses.
Applications are sought from suitably qualified individuals wishing to be considered for a Team Member role in the ACT Policing Media Team. We are also seeking applicants to fill possible vacancies in our Strategic Communications section. A merit pool will be created from this process.
ACT Policing’s Communications and Government Relations team is seeking individuals with experience in areas including media liaison, crisis management, public engagement, strategic communication and event organisation.
Media and Strategic Communications officers support the operational business outcomes of ACT Policing and are responsible for internal and external communications, crisis communications and engaging with the community through corporate events.
You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
What will you do?
**Strategic communications officers are required to**:

- Develop and implement external communication strategies and campaigns - Provide communications advice to internal partners - Prepare internal communication plans and activities - Create content for websites, social media, publications and marketing collateral - Assist with other communication activities including events, public relations and media liaison during peak periods as required.

Essential Requirements
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Desirable Requirements
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:

- Tertiary qualifications in media, journalism, public relations, organisational communications, marketing or similar. - Relevant qualification or experience and knowledge in media or strategic communications.

Additional Information
The working pattern for the media position is Operations with the successful applicant required to work a roster and support the broader business requirements of the area. As such, you will be entitled to the appropriate conditions detailed in the AFP Enterprise Agreement.
All positions require the ability to work flexibly - with regular roster changes at short notice due to operational and staffing requirements. The team works an average of 40 hours per week on a roster covering shifts between 7.00am and 7.00pm Monday to Friday and 7.00am and 11.00am on weekends and public holidays.
Selection Criteria
Bands 2-5
Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomes
Communicating and working effectively with other people
Application
Please submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current know