Communication Officer

5 hours ago

Canberra, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

APS Level 6
- Canberra, ACT
- $94,332 - $103,731

**About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations**
We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.

**The Role**
This is a role for someone passionate about communication and writing. In our multi-disciplinary change management teams, the communication officer is the creative force behind our public positioning and messaging. In this role, you will be tasked by a Communication Manager, and be responsible for designing effective and impactful communication products that drive user understanding of key messages and project intent. On any day you may be involved in developing and delivering web copy, briefing packs, information sessions, webinar content and promotional videos.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Responsibilities of the APS 6 may include:

- Writing and delivering high-quality communication products including web copy, briefing packs, webinar content, promotional videos, and other materials.
- Contributing to the Communication Strategy and Communication Plans developed and delivered by the team, including assisting in the design of robust approaches to solving communication needs for users.
- Working effectively as part of a cross-functional delivery team by contributing to team planning and co-ordination activities, reporting on work progress, and assisting others as required.
- Developing engaging visual elements for training and communication products.
- Supporting other change management specific tasks as needed to meet team outcomes. This may include the development of training, engagement and user research tactics.

**How to Apply**
Applicants are required to provide up to a two-page summary (no more than1000 words) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

The APS work level standards accommodate the diversity of roles across the APS and are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level.

In the eRecruit (the department’s online recruitment system) you will also need to:

- upload a Curriculum Vitae
- provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**

**Citizenship** - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

**Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.**

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