Aps6 Communication Specialist

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

**The Role**:
Experienced and capable APS6 Communications Specialist to join this Federal Government client.

This is a 6-month non-ongoing role with possibility of extension. Must be an Australian citizen with Government experience. Immediate start.

Work with a friendly team of 13, offering challenging and diverse careers, that truly align with your values Do you have excellent written and verbal communication? If so, this role could be exactly what you are looking for

**The Job**
- Undertake new, complex or critical public affairs work, under a routine level of supervision.
- Prepare more complex materials for public relations or public communications activities.
- Edit the work of PAO1s and/or other contributors.
- Develop and implement communication strategies for less complex public affairs activities.
- Advise internal stakeholders regarding communications approaches and strategies.
- Brief enabling services and suppliers such as graphic designers, video production, web design and publication.
- Prepare submissions, briefs and correspondence.
- Undertake research and analysis of issues relevant to the work area and undertake evaluation of the impact of communications strategies, including making recommendations for change as needed.
- Liaise within the department and assist in liaison with external stakeholders as appropriate.
- Arrange and support meetings, events and working groups.
- Manage or assist in managing a team including leading, developing, coaching and providing constructive feedback to staff, monitoring budgets and team performance.
- Liaise and negotiate with external stakeholders, industry, community, media and government organisations.

**Knowledge and experience**
- Demonstrated experience in building and sustaining productive relationships with a range of stakeholders, including internal and external stakeholders.
- Strategic communication experience.
- Good understanding, or the ability to quickly gain a good understanding, of the relevant work and its relevant legislative, regulatory and compliance frameworks.

**Skills and capabilities**
- A problem solver: able to identify and develop solutions for complex communication, engagement and social media issues. Able to deliver high quality work, especially in developing, implementing and evaluating communication strategies.
- A communicator: strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- A relationship manager: ability to build and sustain relationships, including negotiating confidently with a range of stakeholders and clients whilst working collaboratively within the team and branch.
- An organiser: proven experience in prioritising and managing projects from start to finish, monitoring project progress. and adjusting plans and activities as required to meet deadlines.
- An emerging leader: open, supportive and capable of bringing out the best in more junior staff.

**Desirable qualifications**

A cadetship or a relevant public affairs degree or diploma and/or 5 years' relevant work experience in a similar role.

**How to Apply**:

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