A05 Communication

Exciting 12 month contract for Engagement and Comms Advisor for QLD Gov

**Your new company**

Is a large Queensland Government Department with offices in Brisbane CBD.

**Your new role**

As an AO5 Engagement Officer, you will play an integral role in the provision of communication and stakeholder engagement advice and tactical support.

Key responsibilities:

- Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of communication and engagement plans and strategies to facilitate stakeholder input to projects, and promoting project outputs and outcomes across the department and to external audiences
- Developing engaging content and communication and engagement materials for a variety of channels and audiences, and in alignment with departmental and government writing and accessibility guidelines. Materials and channels include: websites, media statements, newsletter articles, videos, social media, electronic direct messages, presentations, publications and reports and so on.
- Providing accurate and timely advice on communication/engagement progress and issues that may impact on project delivery
- Liaising, consulting and maintaining effective relationships with team members, and internal and external clients and stakeholders to provide high-quality communication advice and tactical support
- Supporting the delivery of other activities and initiatives as required (e.g. undertaking research, drafting correspondence, organising workshops, developing presentations, taking minutes, collating feedback, reporting on projects, assisting with development of project documentation)

**What you'll need to succeed**
- Tertiary qualified in communication, journalism, public relations, marketing or similar field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proven ability to translate complex information and technical jargon into simple, customer-focused communication
- Familiarity with, or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, Queensland Government writing and web writing guidelines, accessibility requirements, media protocols and social media platforms

The following will also be highly regarded but are not essential:

- Previous experience working in state or local government
- Skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator).

**What you'll get in return**

An initial 12 month contract with potential for extension with a dynamic and supportive work environment within a Queensland Government department. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on industry partnerships and engagement strategies.

Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

- Weekly pay cycles
- Your nominated choice of superannuation fund
- Online timesheet submission and approval
- No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
- Option to be engaged on a Pty Ltd basis (conditions apply)
- Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

**What you need to do now**

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply

For further information about this role, please contact:
Hannah Shaw
Recruitment Consultant
(07) 3231 2685

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