Public Affairs Officer

5 days ago


Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

Fast paced media and external communications position for driven individual looking to grow.
**Your new company**
This well-known federal government department is seeking and experienced PAO2 Communications & Media Officer to join a fast-paced operational area in delivering a number of external communication strategies and project requirements.

**Your new role**

**What you'll need to succeed**
You will be an assertive individual who can “connect the dots” to provide a suitable outcome to the situation. You have prior experience in a public affairs, media, stakeholder engagement or government communications at the PAO2/APS6 level, ideally within a similar role will ensure that you hit the ground running in this fast moving and career building contract. You will need to have proven excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to deliver outcomes working under pressure in a high performing environment. You will be calm under pressure and able to assess a situation and provide a level-headed solution.

Formal tertiary qualifications in journalism, communication, marketing or related fields will also be highly desirable.

**What you'll get in return**
The opportunity to work on some high-profile government projects and be involved in the end to end hands on delivery of requirements.

This is an initial 6 month hourly rate contract that has the opportunity for extension or more ongoing opportunity for high performers.

**What you need to do now**

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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