Managers, Communications, Media

Job type

Ongoing, Full time

Branch

Chief Executive

Section

Communications & Media

Classification

Executive Level 1

Position number

342

Closing date

10/09/2025

Immediate supervisor

Chief Executive

Salary range

$115,443.00 to $125,832.00

Security clearance

Baseline

Eligibility

Eligibility

Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS). All applicants offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level. The successful applicant/s must be willing to share all relevant and required information.

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To apply for the role, candidates must provide:

Please email the following documents:

• Resume
• Completed NCA Cover Sheet (see Attachments)
• One-page pitch (maximum 500 words) outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to the role. Please consider the job description/duties when developing your one-page pitch.

Incomplete applications may affect the ability to assess suitability for the role.

Who we are

The National Capital Authority (NCA) has responsibility to shape Canberra as a capital of which all Australians can be proud, by ensuring it is well Planned, Managed and Promoted consistent with its enduring national significance.

The Communication's, Media and Engagement Manager will play an important role developing and delivering communication and engagement plans focused on the work of the NCA. They will lead the NCA social media channels and manage the NCA website, ensuring latest communications are updated on all NCA digital channels.

Duties

The duties of the Communications, Media and Engagement Manager, may vary depending on National Capital Authority (NCA) priorities. It is expected that duties will include the following:

• Create corporate communications and engagement plans and strategies in cooperation with the Executive team and create the corresponding content.

• Prepare and distribute media releases and alerts to the media when required and prepare talking points and media briefs for the SES and other NCA staff for each release and alert.

• Provide editorial assistance across the NCA for communication materials.

• Effectively communicate the activities of the NCA to Authority members and staff, including the distribution of regular media monitoring updates.

• Build rapport with media outlets and pitch proposed stories and ideas to journalists.

• Contribute to discussions and decisions around maximising the communication and engagement opportunities to raise awareness of the NCA and ensure the correct positioning of NCA messages.

• Identify communication and engagement opportunities to raise awareness of the NCA and ensure the correct positioning of NCA messages and products.

• Assist with the provision of statutory reports such as annual reporting and questions on notice as required.

• Support the work of the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the team's success.

• Participate as a constructive member of the National Capital Authority and provide reasonable support to the wider organisation as required.

Qualifications/Mandatory Requirements

• Qualifications in a relevant discipline or extensive industry experience.
• Ability to gain and maintain a security classification of Baseline is mandatory.

Preferred experience

• At least 3 years demonstrated experience working in a client-focused environment is desirable.
• Understanding of government and industry principles relevant to corporate communications.