APS5 and APS6 Communications & Guidance Officer

The Opportunity
On behalf of a Federal Government Agency based in Richmond or Geelong we are looking for a APS5 and 6 Communications & Guidance Officer. This is a 12-month assignment. The role will work a hybrid arrangement, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day and will be paying $55.24- $60.26 per hour plus super.
Working to support the service guidance and practice branch, you will be responsible for presenting policy, improvements and system enhancements in clear operational guidelines. You will support the development of letters, forms, factsheets and guides for both internal and external audiences.
Responsibilities for APS5 Guidance Officer:

• Research, draft, and update guidance material.
• Interpret policy and legislation into an accessible document.
• Provide service delivery knowledge about procedural guidance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and draft clear guidance material.
• Ability to write documents in Plain English.
• Handle multiple priorities under limited supervision.
• Desirable: Confluence and JIRA experience.

Responsibilities for APS6 Guidance Lead:

• Lead the development of internal and external guidance materials.
• Analyse data and systems top develop internal and external guidance materials.
• Initiate and maintain strong relationships.
• Represent the team as a subject matter expert.
• Manage multiple priorities with high standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Undertake research and analysis.
• Manage multiple priorities with accuracy.
• Solve complex problems under limited direction.
• Desirable: Confluence and JIRA experience.

As this role is within the Federal Government, applications are required to hold Australian Citizenship in order to be considered.
If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW, or call DFP Recruitment on 8632 9900 for more information.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.