Address- Ongoing & Non-ongoing for an initial period of up to 12 months, Flexible working arrangements will be considered
- APS 6
- Woden, ACT
- Location: Woden, ACT
- Application Closing Date: 29-May-2024
Classification
APS 6 ($94,715 - $106,438)
Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)
This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the NIAA delegate.
Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.
A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.
Flexible Work
Flexible working arrangements will be considered
The Opportunity
The Communications and Media branch supports the Agency in the development and implementation of strategic communications campaigns, media, Public Affairs, and digital communications, raising awareness of the strategic priorities of the Agency. The Public Affairs and Media team manages media engagement for the Agency, including handling media enquiries, developing media products, media monitoring and liaising across the organisation and with the Minister’s Office to prepare and deliver announcements and Media opportunities. The Public Affairs and Media team also provides strategic advice on emerging issues and is seeking candidates with strong and diverse media skills and experience.
Duties will include:
- liaise with journalists, the Minister’s Office, other agencies, and across NIAA branches to prepare, clear and deliver media products and other material for public release
- monitor the media and support the team in managing the Agency’s daily media report and Media monitoring services
- contribute to strategic media advice
- issues management and Media liaison
- work closely with the other Communications branch teams to ensure a unified and cohesive communications approach for the Agency
- create content for the media and NIAA’s digital channels, including social media platforms
- speech-writing.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidates will have:
- a demonstrated understanding of the Australian media environment and Government processes for releasing information
- demonstrated ability to manage workload and ability to manage competing priorities that can change quickly, while maintaining relationships and working productively in team environments
- well-developed writing skills and a high level of attention to detail
- an ability to engage on sensitive and potentially distressing subject matters, and to maintain confidence and discretion
- an ability to engage sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and across all classification levels
- demonstrated capacity to develop an understanding of the complex social policy issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a strong commitment to ongoing cultural capability development.
To be successful working at NIAA, you will also live our values and behaviours through your everyday actions. Our shared NIAA Values are:
- We respect multiple perspectives
- We are authentic
- We are professional and act with integrity
- We invest in each other's success
- We deliver with purpose
Identified PositionThis position is Identified which signifies that the role has strong involvement in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This position is required to liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and service providers. You will require cultural competency, including:
- understanding of the matters impacting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- demonstrated capability and commitment to continue to develop cultural competency.
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.
The successful candidate will be required to be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check.
Security Clearance Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected)
Contact Officer
Kathy Tricolas on 02 6267 7*** or **************@niaa.gov.au
Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.
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