Communications Consultant

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.

**Jobs, tasks and responsibilities**

Our **Communications Consultants** undertake a wide range of work across a variety of clients and help promote SEC Newgate’s capabilities with no day the same as the one before

As part of our Canberra team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex issues for government, not-for-profit and corporate clients providing clients with a truly integrated solution when facing a complex communications challenges. This may include strategy development and implementation, issues management, government relations, media relations, community and stakeholder engagement, market and social research and digital communications. You will have the opportunity to work with other talented consultants in the team to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

**A snapshot of what you can expect**:

- Directly working with the team in Canberra or other offices on Communications, Government Relations and Public Affairs issues
- Drafting of memos and client communications
- Media monitoring and analysis
- Desktop research to support client briefs
- Assisting with proof-reading and formatting documents
- Logistics support for client work, meetings and functions
- Actively developing a solid understanding of communications and/or public affairs and client management practices
- Note-taking and initial drafting of documents, including strategy and report development
- Working across multiple client briefs concurrently
- Preparation of client activity reports and other client administrative tasks with input from the broader team

**Ideally you are**:

- Collaborative and adaptable: You will have a can-do attitude and great interpersonal skills. A willingness to learn and receive feedback is a must
- Curious and proactive: Capable of identifying opportunities to progress projects for clients and promote SEC Newgate.
- Calm and dedicated: Ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines and are keen to provide the best support to clients.
- Organised with an eye for detail, and solid time management skills.
- Able to contribute effectively and constructively to the team.
- Committed to professional development, taking on board feedback where provided and attending internal Professional Development sessions.
- Keen to positively contribute to culture and values that embody the SEC Newgate Way.
- Willing to work across multiple practice areas and sectors.
- Self-starter, able to lead projects and work autonomously as well as collaborate and work effectively in client teams.

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

- 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 - the ability to absorb complex and technical information quickly and turn it into clear and concise information
- Organisation skills - capable of setting up and adhering to your own system of structuring your workday, prioritising tasks, methodically completing regular tasks and proactively working on the implementation of communications plans
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and listening skills
- Positive approach with a good sense of humour
- A genuine and keen interest in current affairs, government and the media is a must

**About Us**

**SEC Newgate Australia**

**125+ 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 clients’ 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.

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**Why SEC Newgate?**
- **Important projects, working on issues that matter - **we are proud of working on complex projects and issues that make a material difference to our client and communities. This provides a stimulating and motivating environment to grow and contribute.
- **Flexible working environment - **we support flexible working and give our people freedom to work under different arrangements and located