Assistant Director, Communications

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting an Assistant Director within the Communication and Media team 

The (DPS) Communications and Media team is responsible for managing the department’s internal and external communications. Apart from actively leading a range of communication activities, the successful candidate will play a role in mentoring junior communication officers. This involves providing direction and advice to support team members in their personal and career development. The Assistant Director Communications works with the Director in supporting DPS strategic communication initiatives that help the department achieve its goals. 

The role requires extensive engagement with stakeholders across DPS to help ensure the Australian Parliament operates in an efficient, effective, and safe way.

We’re looking for a talented and creative communication professional who loves coming up with new ideas and implementing them to make a positive impact on a target audience. 

You’ll have excellent written and verbal communication skills with a great eye for detail. If you’ve had experience conceptualising communication strategies and delivering results based on the strategies, then please read on. 

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for delivering high quality internal and external communication activities. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field are essential, as is proven experience over at least 5 years leading the development and implementation of communication plans. 

You’ll also have to demonstrate good judgement to avoid risk for the department, and the ability to identify areas of opportunity. 

The team operates in a fast-paced environment so the capacity to perform under pressure and be exceptionally organised are essential