Communications And Engagement Officer

As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals. Our client is seeking to engage a Communications and Engagement Officer on a contract for 6 months.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: This role will deliver effective, well-evidenced and targeted community and stakeholder engagement activities, as well as support the accurate and timely delivery of content, materials and programs for infrastructure project Communications and Engagement. Under limited direction you will:Support the delivery of effective, well-evidenced and targeted community and stakeholder engagement activities

Assist with the planning, production, coordination and implementation of communications materials, campaigns and programs across various infrastructure projects. Write, create, edit, curate and publish engaging written, digital and interactive content that always considers the audience first, for a range of Agency’s channels including social media, website and electronic mail. Assist in coordinating events, presentations, displays and, when required, support project teams at community engagement activities.

Assist with reactive media enquiries, producing media materials, organising media briefings and preparing media reporting. Work collaboratively across the directorate and government with Communications and Engagement Service, Senior Officers, and Ministers’ Offices to deliver key activities

Support and participate in best practice Communications and Engagement response at the Public Information Coordination Centre (PICC) in times of a Territory emergency. Contribute to an environment that respects, values and utilises the ideas and contributions of others. Model the Agency’s Public Service values and signature behaviours.

Other duties as directed. This position may involve the direct supervision of staff. WHAT YOU REQUIRE: Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge -Experience in content creation and planning and implementing communications strategies, including writing, editing and storytelling for different audiences and for different mediums and channels such as video, social media, websites, traditional media and print.

Good knowledge of and experience planning and delivering contemporary communications, stakeholder and community engagement activities. Experience in media and reputation management, both reactive and pro-active and producing media materials, organising media briefings and preparing media reporting. Compliance Requirements / Qualifications: Desirable -Relevant tertiary qualifications or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working professionally in the fields of Communications and content production, media, public relations, marketing, or strategic communications is preferred.

IAP2 qualifications are desirable. The ability to work flexibly with some out of hours work may be required. Eligibility Requirements:To be eligible applicants must obtain a cleared Police check/& PVP Clearance.

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