Communications Officer

About the Client:

Government department tasked with shaping Australian research for the nation’s economic, social, environmental and cultural benefit. Currently seeking for talented Communication Officer to join their busy team for a casual 6 months temporary assignment.


About the Role

As a Communications Officer, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a communications strategy in support of a major policy transformation. In addition, your key duties are as follow:

• Develop and implement communications strategies and plans
• Prepare high-quality, clear and accessible written content aligned to approved communications strategies and plans
• Maintain strong internal networks to facilitate development and delivery of effective, targeted and timely communications activities
• Support the development and delivery of internal communications products and activities
• Contribute to delivering improved processes and procedures within the team
• Contribute to project planning and management of communications-related work

About You

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications and/or public relations and a minimum 2 years’ experience in a communications-related role
• High level experience in writing content suitable for a range of audiences and delivered through established communication channels
• Previous Australian Public Service or government experience within a communications team is highly regarded
• Experience in developing and delivering internal communications strategies to support the implementation of major policy transformations.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills

Benefits

 
• ASAP Start Date pending clearance
• Casual 6 months Temporary Assignment
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday
• $60 - $65 per hour + super
• Canberra, ACT location

*** Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship and be willing to complete federal police check **


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