Assistant Director, Strategic Communications

16 hours ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

If you have a passion for public education and working on varied communications projects, we have the role for you. We’re seeking a full-time team member to join the Education Directorate Communications and Engagement team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced communication professional to work in a strategic communications and engagement role across a range of varied projects and programs ranging from enrolments to student wellbeing and inclusion. An all-rounder, you’ll be playing a key role in communicating the external facing work of the directorate. If you like working on projects from the strategy stage through implementation and working with teams on diverse topics, this is the role for you.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:Relevant tertiary education qualifications such as in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations and/or IAP2 is desirable.

**Note**: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.

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