Assistant Director Strategic Communications

16 hours ago

Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

Flexible work arrangements, competitive hourly rate, long term contract with an option for an extension
**Your new company**
This Federal Government Department that has a focus on Australia's interests internationally. Since the Covid - 19 pandemic it has become more apparent for the efforts that is needed to contribute to saving lives, helping to restart economies and managing the effects of the increase numbers of poverty and inequality for Australia’s neighbours.

**Your new role**
- Draft and implement a communications strategy to support the launch of the government’s new international development strategy
- Transform complex development content into succinct results-based Ministerial products for websites, social media, campaigns and multimedia products
- Project manage, joining up stakeholder engagement with wider strategic intent
- Manage media, with monitoring and alerts, liaison, briefings, and responses
- Write communications including briefings, cables, internal and public facing products for traditional and digital channels targeting domestic and international audiences
- Oversee production of visuals, graphic design and multimedia communications promoting the value of Australia’s international development program

**What you'll need to succeed**
- NV1 Clearance is preferred
- Have strong professional judgement and excellent management
- Be a team player, able to build and coordinate networks and manage stakeholders
- Has worked in a similar role previously

**What you'll get in return**
You will be making an impact to the future of Australia's neighbouring countries, along with the lives and families you would have assisted in the work you do day to day The fulfilment and reward you would feel is next to none.

**What you need to do now**
Michelle Liv

Business Manager Marketing & Communications HAYS

T: 02 6112 7653

**LHS 297508** #2701467

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