AddressAbout the company: This leading Federal government agency supports Australian’s in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role. This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations. A great opportunity for an experienced Strategic Communications officer to join this busy team for a long term 12-month temporary assignment.
The APS6 Strategic Communications Officer is a team leadership position within the Agency and will have delegated authority and responsibility to resolve issues and risks across a range of activities. The role is required to provide leadership, control, planning, resource management, performance management and decision making for the team membership within the work area.
Responsibilities include: • Demonstrating exceptional organisation skills and high attention with all detail.
• Championing plain English and ensure all collateral is accessible and aligns with the Agency style and branding guidelines.
• Leading through example, serving as a trusted communications expert, helping key internal stakeholders and business partners deliver the objectives of each project.
• Drafting clear, concise and effective messaging for different audiences, including creation of talking points and speeches
• Contributing towards the development and delivery of different communications plans, progressing approvals and coordination of go-live collateral.
• Identifying and developing important internal stakeholder relationships, addressing and resolving any emerging challenges with stakeholders.
• Evaluating the impact of communications, identifying any future learnings and determining whether the identified objectives for each project have been achieved.
• Supporting team members with administration, technical and procedural tasks.
Key skills required for role:
- Clear communication skills
- Ability to problem solve – Identify and resolve
- Work well within a team but be able to manage requests without assistance
- Adaptability
- Well organised
- Strategic Communication Planning
- Stakeholder management
- Written communications
- Project management skills preferable but not desirable
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
Benefits:
ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
12-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension
Full time hours Monday to Friday
Melbourne, Geelong and Sydney Surry Hills locations + hybrid working from home options.
$60.26 per hour + Super
This role closes for applications 1st July 2024
Email **********@chandlermacleod.com for more information.
Must be Australian Citizen to apply and obtain a National Police check
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion
