Assistant Secretary, Communication And Media

Who we are 

The Enterprise Strategy and Governance Division (the division) delivers departmental services such as media and communications, engagement, governance, planning, reporting, risk management crisis and emergency preparedness and response. We provide direct support to the minister’s office and manage Parliamentary and Cabinet business for the department.

The Communication and Media branch provides contemporary and innovative communication, media and engagement services to the department and Minister’s Offices.

The job

The Assistant Secretary, Communication and Media, will be responsible for leading the branch through:

• Delivering contemporary Communication and Media strategies, campaigns, and activities.
• Providing stakeholder engagement advice and facilitation services to the department, including managing its digital engagement platform called Have Your Say.
• Delivering effective and timely communication responses to emergencies and critical incidents and preparing for critical incidents such as an incursion.
• Managing the department’s web presence through effective web design, publishing and analytics services and user experience (UX) services. 
• Providing graphic design, editing and brand management services to the department.
• Advising the secretary and executive on corporate communication to keep departmental staff informed and engaged.
• Providing media and social media support to the Minister’s office and the department. 
• Managing the operation of their Branch, including overseeing the budget, procurement and all planning and reporting.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Ministers’ offices, senior executive and all areas of the department

Desirable qualifications

Tertiary qualifications (and/or demonstrated equivalent experience) in a relevant field will be well regarded.

Security clearance
This position requires a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at the appropriate level for this position