Senior Communications Officer (Aps5 Or Aps6)

The Department:
You’ll be joining an extra large Department, boasting several communications branches and delivering programs, payments and services for the wellbeing of all Australians.
  
  
The Role:
This is a new role, created to support a significant reform and policy change in the health and aged care sector. You will be working closely with policy teams to develop written communications for stakeholders, both internal and external.
  
You will write content for several platforms and audiences including social media content, newsletters, video scripts, speeches, and brochures.
  
This is a busy role with many moving parts. You will be required to manage multiple requests from various areas at any one time, as well as mange the approval and clearance for content. Experience in a taskforce or reform environment is highly desired for this position.
  
This is a 6 – 12 month labour-hire position with the possibility of extension. An S26 transfer may be considered for current permanent APS employees.
  
This position may be offered in either Canberra, Brisbane or Melbourne. No other locations or remote working will be considered.
  
  
Role Responsibilities:

• Support the development and implementation of communication, engagement, change and media strategies for key departmental projects and initiatives with the support of your own team.
• Support in the management of internal clients, including drafting internal communication plans and strategies
• Lead and manage other duties in the team including drafting corporate messaging, authoring corporate messaging, SharePoint publishing, inbox management and internal events management
• Support team performance, productivity and accountability for outcomes.
• Contribute to section corporate management, planning and reporting processes.

  
  
Your Skills and Experience:
To be considered for this role you must have exceptionally strong written communications experience.

Experience working in a reform or taskforce is highly desirable. APS experience is not essential however preferred. Experience or knowledge of the health or aged care sectors, from any sector, is highly desirable.
  
  
Eligibility and How to Apply:
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.

To apply for this position please click ‘apply now’ and upload a simple word version of your CV. A Cover letter is optional. For a confidential discussion feel free to reach out to Tanisha Hine on *******@capitalrecruit.com.au
  
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