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SalaryDetails: An exciting opportunity is available at Major Projects Canberra (MPC) to support Canberra’s Light Rail project. This role reports to the Director, Communications. You will be supporting communications, engagement and stakeholder management initiatives for all Light Rail projects.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced communications professional with an interest in infrastructure, community engagement and building positive relationships with stakeholders. You will have the ability to juggle several projects at once.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in content creation, developing and implementing communications strategies and writing for a range of different audiences and mediums.
- Good knowledge of and experience in planning and delivering contemporary 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.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements: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 works may be required.
Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit a two page written response addressing why you are best suited for this position and your experience against the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge, Behavioural Capabilities and Compliance Requirements/Qualifications outlined in the Position Description, along with a current curriculum vitae and contact details for two referees.
Contact Officer: Bernadette Brennan (02) 6207 6*** ***************@act.gov.au
For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au
Applications Close: 19 February 2024
