PAO 2 - Communications Officer

• Several positions
• Canberra - Melbourne - Sydney - Adelaide
• Hobart - Brisbane - Perth - Darwin

Position Description:
The department is looking for high performing Public Affairs Officers to work within the Campaigns and Strategic Communication Branch.
Successful candidates will:

• work in a small team to assist with the development, implementation and evaluation of integrated communication plans and strategies
• maintain successful relationships with policy and program areas, anticipating and assessing their strategic communication needs
• develop communication material for various audiences, which may include social media and web content, communication and stakeholder products, videos and accessible communication materials
• coordinate the procurement and management of communication contracts and liaise with external suppliers to ensure successful outcomes
• monitor and report on the implementation of strategic communication initiatives
• work effectively as part of a team to deliver results and effectively manage personal workloads with minimal supervision.

Please review the job pack for the full position description.
Eligibility / Additional Requirements:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.
Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).
Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.
Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoing
Contact Officer Name: Tabitha Wickson
Contact Officer Phone: 0499 941 493
Contact Officer Email: tabitha.wickson@dss.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
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