AddressLead and shape impactful communication strategies with a national impact.
We are seeking a dedicated APS6 Level Strategic Communications Officer to join our team in SURRY HILLS NSW. This is a leadership position where you will have the authority and responsibility to manage and resolve issues across various activities.
Your role will involve:
- Providing leadership, control, planning, resource management, performance management, and decision-making for your team.
- Offering detailed technical, professional, policy, and operational support and advice to tackle complex problems.
- Coordinating and assisting in strategic planning, program and project management, and policy development.
- Maintaining considerable public contact regarding complex, difficult, or sensitive issues.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in a representational capacity.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrating exceptional organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Championing plain English to ensure all materials are accessible and aligned with our client's guidelines.
- Leading by example as a trusted communications expert, helping internal stakeholders achieve project objectives.
- Drafting clear, concise messaging for various audiences, including talking points and speeches.
- Developing and delivering communications plans, managing approvals, and coordinating go-live materials.
- Building and nurturing key internal stakeholder relationships, resolving emerging challenges.
- Evaluating the impact of communications, identifying learnings, and determining the achievement of project objectives.
- Supporting team members with administrative, technical, and procedural tasks.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate of $60.26 per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
- 11% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
- ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
- An initial up to 12-month assignment with the possibility of an extension, based on business requirements, providing job security and potential long-term prospects.
- Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation.
About You: To excel in this role, you will need:
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Expertise in clear and effective communication.
- Experience in strategic planning and project management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in technical and procedural support tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively and support your team.
Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on MONDAY 1st July 2024 COB.
At HOBAN we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email ***********@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments.
