Internal Communications Officer

APS 6 - $91,944 - $104,393 per annum plus superannuation
- Parks Australia
- Canberra, ACT

**Who we are**

Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

Parks Support Services branch provides corporate services to the division including Assurance and Governance, Strategic Policy and Coordination, Procurement, and Property, Security and IT.

The Communication, Marketing and Tourism Section is located in Canberra and works collaboratively across all divisions of Parks Australia and with Traditional Owners and other stakeholders. The section is responsible for the delivery of a range of activities including Media and Communications, Marketing, E-Commerce, Tourism Policy and Destination Planning.

**The Job**

Working in a fast-paced environment, the Internal Communications Officer is part of dynamic team managing internal communications for Parks Australia. You will bring excellent writing and communication skills to engage staff across a geographically-dispersed workforce. You will have a passion for understanding the information and support staff require and preparing communications materials that fit their needs. You will also have a strong interest in working in an environment that cares about the environment and Indigenous culture and heritage. You will be highly organised and have input into strategic planning, while also being able to quickly shift priorities and manage day-to-day communications activities.
- Developing, implementing and evaluating internal communication strategies.
- Assisting staff with preparation of digital content and publishing on intranet.
- Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal clients.
- Identifying and supporting internal communications opportunities for senior executive staff.
- Supporting the Communications, Marketing and Tourism team with other tasks and duties as required.

**Please note**:
Some travel may be required for this role.

**What we are looking for**
**Knowledge and experience**
- Experience developing, implementing and evaluating internal communications strategies to engage employees and align with organisational goals.
- Proficiency in developing engaging content for a range of audiences and platforms including newsletters, talking points and intranet content.
- Understanding of writing for the web including accessibility standards and a working knowledge of Sharepoint sites.
- Project Management experience including the ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks, set timeframes and ensure deadlines are met.

**Skills and capabilities**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to analyse information to present complex content in a clear, concise and accessible manner.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and make recommendations to manage complex issues based on sound judgement.
- Work effectively as part of a team, cultivate positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.

**Mandatory qualifications**

Relevant Tertiary qualifications such as completion of communications or journalism degree, or relevant experience, is essential to the Public Affairs Officer structure.

**Eligibility and other requirements**

**Citizenship** - To be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.

**Security Clearance** - This position requires a Baseline Vetting security clearance. You will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

**Pre-employment Check** - Your suitability for employment will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period of 6 months.

**For additional information, please read the Job Description below.