Aps6 Senior Communications Advisor

With a whole of nation approach to reducing risk, response, and recovery from emergencies and disasters, your work will have a real impact on Australians.

In the face of devastating fires and floods, the federal government created a single, enduring, end-to-end agency to better respond to emergencies, help communities recover, and prepare Australia for future disasters. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is leading Australia’s disaster and emergency management efforts by providing informed strategic oversight and guidance, and ensuring we’re constantly connected with local communities. 

Joining the Media and Communications section will give you the security of a 12-month non-ongoing contract or s26 transfer permanently or temporarily. In this diverse role, you will develop and implement communications strategies for internal and external audiences, while supporting your teams to develop a range of materials including talking points, articles, blogs, website, and social media content.

• This is an opportunity to develop public communication, internal and executive communication to promote ministerial and Departmental priorities, policies, and programs for NEMA
• Join a federal government agency that has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas
• Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future

• Develop and implement communications strategies while providing marketing and communications advice and support in line with the agency’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Produce high-quality, creative communications materials for use across a range of mediums and channels, including advertisements, speeches, talking points, factsheets, information kits, merchandise, collateral, presentations, and digital content.
• Provide communications advice and support in fast-paced and rapidly evolving crisis situations.
• Work with Agency, cross-government, and cross-jurisdictional stakeholders to deliver sensitive projects and new measures.

You will have a Degree or Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing and/or experience at the equivalent APS6 level within state or federal government.  

• High-quality communication skills, with strong writing, editing, and content creation skills
• Proven experience developing and implementing communication plans and strategies
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to anticipate and prioritise deadlines and timeframes 

• 12-month non-ongoing contract or S26 permanent or temporary transfer
• APS6: $87,793 – $98,660 + 15.4% super
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days per week
• Location: Canberra or Brisbane
• You must hold a baseline security clearance, or have the ability to obtain