Communication Officer

6 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government - Department of Education Full time

APS Level 5
- Canberra, ACT | Sydney, NSW | Newcastle, NSW | Brisbane, QLD | Melbourne, VIC
- $83,908 - $89,706

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

This opportunity is available to **ongoing Department of Education employees** as a:

- Permanent Transfer at Level
- Temporary Transfer at level
- Temporary Performance Loading

Noting this job was advertised as a
**Temporary Opportunity on APS Jobs**, this opportunity is also available to
**ongoing APS employees** as a:

- Section 26 Temporary Transfer at Level
- Section 26 Temporary Transfer at Higher Classification

**_Please discuss the possibility of release with your manager before applying._**

**The Role**
Reporting to the Senior Strategic Communication Officer, the Communication Officer is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of communication strategies to reach the early childhood education and care sector.

As part of an experienced strategic communication team, the Communication Officer helps develop, coordinate and publish a range of communication materials and activities, including:

- website content
- mailout and newsletter content
- social media content and moderation
- video scripts and direction
- stakeholder engagement and management

**Skills and Capabilities**
We are seeking individuals with the following skills and capabilities:

- Great organisational and administrative skills, especially the ability to manage workload and coordinate and schedule a range of activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Great technical skills, especially operation of standard MS Office software and a willingness to learn new software.
- Great communication skills, including the ability to write well and learn new techniques for developing content for digital media.
- Experience with developing and managing social media content.

**Qualifications and Education**
A Bachelor Degree in Communication or similar field, or equivalent work experience is an essential qualification.

**Eligibility**
**Baseline** clearance to undertake the role.

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines your 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.
- Upload your Resume
- Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

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

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