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**Who can apply**:
Please note this opportunity is available to current Australian Public Service employees and all eligible members of the community.

**About the role**: Public Affairs Officers work under general direction and within their sections to design, develop, implement and evaluate various media and communication activities, services and materials.

There will be opportunities to develop your skills and expand your knowledge in a typically fast-paced and dynamic environment. Each day will present new challenges and you will be encouraged to use and develop new skills.

**Please note**: staff in the Media and Communication Branch are rostered on call for media enquiries after hours and on weekends (attracting overtime).

We are looking for communication professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced and creative environment to deliver high-quality and innovative communication.

You will have a strong client focus and the ability to confidently coordinate and work with other teams.

You will be a passionate and creative team member who enjoys and works well with others and can operate with autonomy where appropriate.

We are looking for proactive relationship-builders, initiative-takers, and creative minds who exercise sound professional judgement across all areas of their work.

**Specific duties/responsibilities**:

- Contribute to creative and effective strategic communication solutions, and track the progress of your work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment;
- Coordinate input for strategic communication and media advice to key stakeholders;
- Write, review and produce high-quality communication materials for internal and external audiences;
- Manage and seeking advice for media enquiry responses, and liaise with policy and operational areas;
- Collaborate broadly to develop creative communication products, including web content, video, digital and print products;
- Exercise your professional judgement to respond to complex operational issues; and
- Participate in the our of hours media on-call roster with supervision.

**Role requirements/qualifications**:
Highly Desirable
- Qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations and/or journalism or extensive experience in a communication, public relations and/or journalism role
- Ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst juggling multiple demands in a complex environment
- Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to liaise widely and develop productive working relationships at all levels.

Production and Design Section
- Minimum of two years relevant experience and/or equivalent combination of education
and experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of filming, editing video, creating motion graphics
and digital photography. Please provide links to current portfolio/show reel.
- Demonstrated skill with video editing software platforms, specifically with the
Adobe Creative Cloud Suite - Premiere Pro and After Effects.
- Knowledge of video production equipment.
- Ability to operate and carry camera equipment (up to 16 kilos).

**Applicant response**:
Please prepare a **one-page Applicant Response** in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

- Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
- How your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role
- Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

**How to apply**:

- Your CV
- Your Applicant Response document
- Details of referees
- A copy of your communications, marketing and/or public relations qualification if applicable
- Include your full name and the Requisition Number - **120693** in the footer of any documents being uploaded.

**Eligibility and Specific Conditions of Employment**

To be eligible to work with the Department of Home Affairs you must:

- Be an Australian Citizen
- Obtain and maintain the required AGSVA clearance
- Obtain and maintain a current Employment Suitability Clearance
- Satisfy a probation period
- Undergo a health assessment (if applicable).

**Notes**

Remuneration: The Department offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

If you have identified as having a disability, please indicate whether you require any support throughout the selection process.

**Salary**: $69,127.00 - $81,196.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift