Communications Officer

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Public Skills Australia Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Communications Officer (Content)

Public Skills Australia (PSA) has been appointed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) as one of 10 Jobs and Skills Councils. PSA works with employer and employee representatives from the Public Safety and Government industry-sectors – Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Correctional Services, Defence, and all levels of Government – to ensure Australia's vocational education and training (VET) system delivers better outcomes for learners and employers. A primary function of PSA is to provide workforce planning, industry intelligence and training product development in support of industry needs and government priorities.

The Communications Officer (Content) will play a key role in developing and implementing communications initiatives across PSA. This includes creating high-quality content for print, digital and social media platforms, developing communication materials in collaboration with staff, and maintaining branding and style guidelines.

The position is accountable to the Manager Training Promotion and Implementation and will be responsible for:


• developing and delivering engaging written, digital, and social media content.


• ensuring PSA's communications meet branding and style standards.


• supporting staff with development of communication materials and campaigns.


• monitoring and evaluate the effectiveness of communications initiatives.


• working collaboratively to enhance PSA's public profile and stakeholder engagement.

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, digital and technical literacy and, expertise in branding, promotions and public relations. They will have the ability to work on and balance multiple priorities to different line managers alongside developing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They should have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and work in a dynamic team environment.

How to apply

Applications should include a CV/Resume of no more than 4 pages and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages. The Cover Letter should not repeat information contained in the CV but specifically address the 'essential' Key Selection Criteria.

If you would like to receive a detailed position description and with any queries please write to the HR and Recruitment Officer at

Applications close at midnight, Tuesday 30 September 2025.

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