Assistant Director, Strategic Communications

7 days ago

Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

The Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) leads the public sector and works collaboratively both within government and with the community to achieve positive outcomes.

As a central agency, CMTEDD provides strategic advice and support to the Chief Minister, the Directorate’s Ministers and the Cabinet on policy, economic and financial matters, service delivery, whole of government issues and intergovernmental relations.

The Directorate facilitates the implementation of government priorities, drives initiatives as well as leads the strategic direction for the ACTPS, to ensure that it is well positioned to perform its role.

We are seeking two communications professionals to join the Communications and Engagement Division. Our primary role is to ensure the Canberra community is well informed on government programs, policies and services, and has meaningful opportunities to inform decision making. We listen to the people of Canberra and are their voice in government.

These positions offer interesting and challenging work across a range of topics. Our team works flexibly, including the ability to work from home to balance staff circumstances with the needs of the Division.

Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development Directorate (CMTEDD) supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

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**Eligibility/Other Requirements**: Relevant tertiary education qualifications such as Communications, Marketing and/or Public Relations is high desirable, with Past experience working in a government environment desirable. All ACT employees are required to undergo employment screening. An ACT Government CMTEDD baseline security clearance, or ability to obtain and hold a baseline security clearance is desirable.

**Notes**:This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency. An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months.

**How to apply**:

- a maximum two-page pitch addressing the Key Selection Criteria listed in page two of the attached Position Description;
- a current curriculum vitae; and
- contact details of two referees, one referee who is a current/recent supervisor and one referee who is a staff member who reports to you. Referees will be contacted with your prior approval.

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of 12 months with the possibility of permanency.

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