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Salary- Canberra - Melbourne - Sydney - Adelaide
- Brisbane - Perth - Darwin - Hobart
The department is looking for a high performing Public Affairs Officer Level 3 to work within the Campaigns and Strategic Communication Branch.
The successful candidate will:
- lead a small team in close consultation with your Director to support the development, implementation and evaluation of integrated communication plans and strategies
- develop and maintain successful relationships with policy and program areas, anticipating and assessing their strategic communication needs
- develop and manage associated communication resources, budgets and contracts
- develop communication material for various audiences, which may include social media and web content, communication and stakeholder products, videos and accessible communication materials.
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: 21-Mar-2024
How to apply:
- Start your application by clicking the "begin" button.
