Ao5 Engagement Officer (Communication & Media)

An exciting Engagement Officer role working in the Comms and Media department in QLD State Gov

Your new company 

Is a Queensland Government Department with offices on the Southside of Brisbane.

Your new role 

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for building meaningful relationships and driving industry engagement? This is an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Officer to join this Queensland Government Department for an initial contract to the end of June. As an Engagement Officer you will play a crucial role in supporting the team and driving successful engagement strategies.

• Assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of communication, engagement and media strategies that influence behaviour change and achieve key Program objectives.
• Assisting in developing communication, engagement and media material that is effective and adheres to the Program written style and visual identity guidelines.
• Building, maintaining and improving key relationships (internal and external) to enable effective delivery of the Program’s communication, engagement and media. This includes but is not limited to key Program staff, stakeholders and journalists.
• Supporting the team with managing the Program’s reputation, including through its website, social media accounts, newsletters, presentations and media activity.
• Confidently managing multiple projects while meeting hard deadlines and budgets.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the Program by actively innovating and improving strategies, processes, and systems.

What you'll need to succeed 

• Previous experience in community and stakeholder engagement including the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of engagement plans
• Strong writing skills are required for this role.
• Familiarity with design software and technologies (such as Canva, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, etc)                      
• A relevant qualification in communication, journalism or engagement would be highly regarded.

What you'll get in return 

An initial contract to June 30 2024 with a dynamic and supportive work environment within a Queensland Government department. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on industry partnerships and engagement strategies.

Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including: 

• Weekly pay cycles
• Your nominated choice of superannuation fund
• Online timesheet submission and approval
• No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
• Option to be engaged on a Pty Ltd basis (conditions apply)
• Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now 

At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply  If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV via our secure portal.  For further information about this role, please contact:  Hannah Shaw  Recruitment Consultant ***********@hays.com.au (07) 3231 2***