Assistant Director, Public Information
1 week ago
The ACT Emergency Services Agency (ESA) is seeking an experienced communications professional with a passion for delivering meaningful, high-quality communications to support community safety. As a member of the Commissioner's Office, you will develop campaigns, manage media events, and lead on public information in line with Directorate and whole of government policies and expectations. You will lead a small and effective team to oversee communications plans, reactive media, media strategies and stakeholder engagement.
You will need to quickly build and maintain relationships with frontline emergency staff, ESA executives, volunteers and team members to assist with the delivery of emergency information and education to the community.
**Please** **note**: This is a front-line role and may require you to act promptly and constructively during a Territory Emergency Incident. This may include work outside of normal hours or on weekends which will be remunerated in accordance with the relevant enterprise agreement.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
**Eligibility/Other Requirements**:
- Tertiary qualifications in the field of communications and/or a related discipline area is highly desirable.
- Experience working in a high pressure, fast-paced environment such as emergency services is highly desirable.
- An understanding of and experience in direct media liaison, preferably with the ACT media is highly desirable.
- The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work.
- This position requires current Working with Vulnerable People registration.
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**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.
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