Principal Communications Officer,

14 hours ago


East Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Arts Queensland Full time $133,603 - $143,126 per year

Arts Queensland (AQ), now part of Department of Education, is looking for a permanent full-time AO7 Principal Communications Officer to work within our Communications team.

As Principal Communications Officer you will develop and implement strategic communications strategies to inform awareness and engagement in Arts Queensland projects, programs and initiatives that underpin the delivery of Queensland Government's Queensland's Time to Shine a new 10-year strategy for a thriving creative sector and a vibrant statewide arts scene.

Additionally, you will also provide strategic communications advice — specialising in corporate communication, media and digital communications to leverage Queensland Government investment in the arts.

Please refer to the position description for full list of required key duties/tasks that this role will undertake.

Please also refer to the applicant guide for more information on AQ and DoE and this recruitment process.

Interested in applying? Please submit:

  • A one-to-two-page cover letter detailing your current and / or previous experiences for this role under "Your contribution and key responsibilities and what we are looking for sections" as listed in this position description.
  • A current resume detailing your previous work history and two (2) professional referees who have a thorough knowledge of your performance and conduct over the past two years.
  • If you require any reasonable adjustment support during this recruitment process, please contact the enquiries person listed within the job ad to discuss further.

Additional Information:

  • Salary: $133,603 - $143,126 p.a.
  • Generous leave entitlements and flexible working from home opportunities
  • Permanent flexible full-time with professional development opportunities
  • Please note a probationary period (up to 6 months) may apply to new employees of Arts Queensland in accordance with section of the Industrial Relations Act 2016
  • Please note as part of pre-employment checks, suitable candidates may be required to undertake:

  • A criminal history check under section of the Public Sector Act (PSA) 2022

  • Complete a serious discipline history check (if required) under section of the PSA
  • Disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with Division of the PSA.

  • Please note that Arts Queensland is committed to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion, and Arts Queensland encourages all applicants to apply for our roles. Please refer to our Workplace inclusion and diversity strategy ( ) for the Queensland Government for more information.

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