APS5 Strategic Communications Officer

Strategic Communications Officers required!!

Your new company 
Hays is the preferred supplier choice of Federal, State and Local Government organisations as well as leading employers in Health, Technology, Insurance, Education and Utilities across Geelong. I am partnered with a Federal Government Agency in the heart of Geelong to recruit an APS5 Strategic Communications Officer for a 12-month, full-time temporary assignment with the potential to extend. Want to work from home on occasion? This job may just be the one for you! 

Your new role 
The APS5 Strategic Communications Officer is a team membership position and is accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to an area of responsibility. The position will be required to provide policy advice within an area of specialisation with advice based on policies and legislation. The position will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries.

 Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with designing, developing, implementing and evaluating content, communication strategies and products. 
  
• Providing specialist advice and interpretation of communication processes, guidelines and policies. 
  
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, scoping needs, resolving issues and achieving positive outcomes. 
  
• Assisting with scheduling, coordination and publishing communication content. 
  
• Undertaking a wide variety of general tasks as required, including managing inbox enquiries, preparing reports on communication activities, and providing content for internal stakeholders. 
  

What you'll need to succeed 

• Australian Citizen 
  
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  
• Ability to multitask and problem-solving skills
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Experience in communications strategy/ plan development
  
• Good networking skills

What you'll get in returnThrough Hays, this role offers you an hourly rate of $55.22 and an opportunity to progress your career with this Federal Government Agency, hybrid working environment and:

Weekly pay cycles

Nominated choice of superannuation fund

Online time sheet submission and approval

No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services

No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders

Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

Curious to find out more? Click 'apply now' to send us your CV, or to discuss the role further, contact Darby Davidson from our Marketing and Digital team on +61386029*** or via email at **************@hays.com.au.#2872415