Aps5/ Aps6 Communications and Media Officer

4 days ago


Canberra, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage APS5/APS6 Communications and Media Officers on a contract for 4 months with potential extension.

**Duties**:
**_Communications - _**
- Supporting Senior Communications Advisors, provide professional communications and support and advice in one or more areas, including internal and external events, stakeholder engagement, publications, and online content design and development
- Demonstrate strong written communication skills in developing materials on complex issues, editing and reviewing materials prepared by others
- Build effective relationships across the agency to influence outcomes and support delivery of outputs that meet the needs of the agency
- Exhibit exceptional teamwork, assisting other communication areas as required, supporting the wider work of the section
- Work independently, leading on projects, with limited direction within established priorities, practices, and processes to deliver quality outcomes
- Manage and deliver on multiple activities and projects simultaneously, demonstrating agility to move between priorities to support the section or the agency
- An awareness of emerging trends in communications and the ability to provide advice to business areas on options and proposed solutions to communication issues
- A strong record of research and analytical skills and experience in undertaking evaluation of communication activities, including reporting and analysis of work and recommendations for improvements

**_ Media -_**
- Supporting Senior Communications Advisers, provide professional media support and advice, including media events, enquiries, interviews and engagement
- Demonstrate strong written communication skills in developing materials on complex issues, editing and reviewing materials prepared by others, particularly for media releases and other supporting content for media
- Build effective relationships across the agency to influence outcomes and support delivery of outputs that meet the needs of the agency
- Exhibit exceptional teamwork, assisting other communication areas as required, supporting the wider work of the section
- Work independently, leading on projects, with limited direction within established priorities, practices, and processes to deliver quality outcomes. Supervise and mentor junior media officers.
- Manage and deliver on multiple activities and projects simultaneously, demonstrating agility to move between priorities to support the section or the agency
- An awareness of emerging trends in the media and the ability to provide advice to business areas on options and proposed solutions to media risks and issues
- A strong record of research and analytical skills and experience in undertaking evaluation of media activities, including reporting and analysis of work and recommendations for improvements

**Qualifications/experience/attributes**:

- A degree or diploma, or post graduate diploma from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas qualification, with a major in journalism, public relations or communications is highly desirable.
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Well-developed written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong relationships building skills, with internal and external stakeholders
- Personal drive and integrity
- Flexibility and resilience to achieve results in a dynamic work environment
- Effective time management and coordination skills to manage multiple projects within changing priorities, ability to work independently.
- Be able to proactively anticipate and take advantage of opportunities and address potential issues

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Applicants must be Australian Citizens and must have the ability to obtain security clearance.



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