Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement
2 hours ago
Communications and Engagement, Corporate are seeking a suitable applicant for role of Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement.
Under the limited direction of the Director, Communications and Engagement, the Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement will:
- Lead the design and implementation of communications and engagement plans in collaboration with the senior executive, other directorates and Ministers to support business priorities and outcomes.
- Provide strategic communications and engagement advice to Executives and business stakeholders on a wide range of directorate programs and projects.
- Develop and implement high quality written communications and engagement products ensuring they are designed from an audience-first perspective.
- Provide strong project management skills, including the ability to successfully define priorities, coordinate activities and deliver results within specified timeframes.
- Demonstrate the strong ability to be resilient and responsive in an environment with rapidly changing and evolving priorities and contribute positively to team culture.
- Support and participate in best practice communications and engagement response at the Public Information Coordination Centre (PICC) in times of a Territory emergency.
- This position may involve the direct supervision of staff.
Please note the successful applicant may be able to work remotely depending on the individual's circumstances.
**Eligibility/Requirements**
- Experience in media management and liaison is highly desirable.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience working professionally in the fields of communications, community engagement and/or media management is highly desirable.
- The ability to work flexibly with regular weekend and after-hours work is required.
- A current driver’s licence is essential.
- Background / Security clearance checks will be conducted.
**Notes**:This is a temporary position available immediately for up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
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.
A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.
**How to Apply**:Please provide your curriculum vitae, contact details for two referees and a two page response addressing how you suit the professional/technical skills and knowledge and behavioural capabilities of the role.
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**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
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