Communication and Engagement Officer

19 hours ago

Woden, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

Data and Evaluation Group / Data Strategy Branch
- National Office, Woden

**Position Description**:
The Communication and Engagement Officer is primarily responsible for assisting with the development of the Longitudinal Studies communications and engagement strategy and implementation of the key deliverables. The Communication and Engagement Officer will be a key part of the Longitudinal Studies Engagement and Operations Team to helping to deliver outcomes that support the strategic objectives of the Data Strategy Branch.

The position will work within the Longitudinal Studies Section and particularly for Footprints in Time: The Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC). The study provides data to Australian governments, researchers, and research findings to service providers, parents and communities. Its main objective is to identify what is needed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children grow up strong.

The person in this role will be a highly motivated team member with a positive attitude and professional manner. The person in this role will take responsibility for their own workload and contribute to team outputs with direction and support where required. They will engage positively with stakeholders and nurture internal and external relationships, all whilst valuing differences and diversity within the work environment.

**Eligibility / Additional Requirements**:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

**Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance**:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

**Type / Length of Vacancy**: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

**Contact Officer Name**: Kelly McGrath

**Contact Officer Phone**: 0497 333 570

**Application Closing Date**:02-Jan-2025

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