The Strategic Communications (SC) unit develops and implements awareness, education and engagement strategies that make a real, positive difference to work health and safety, electrical safety, workers' compensation and industrial relations issues for the people of Queensland. As a senior member of the team, you will guide others on best practice communication and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of our flagship campaigns, events, projects and other Marketing and communication approaches.
You'll also develop and lead the implementation of communication strategies and tactics, forming collaborative relationships with subject matter experts within the Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) to develop evidence based and accurate communication tools, and leverage their support for communication tactics.
The Strategic Communications (SC) unit develops and implements awareness, education and engagement strategies that make a real, positive difference to work health and safety, electrical safety, workers' compensation and industrial relations issues for the people of Queensland.
As a senior member of the team, you will provide guidance on best practice communication and contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of campaigns, events and other Marketing and communication approaches.
You'll also develop and lead the implementation of communication strategies and tactics, forming collaborative relationships with subject matter experts within OIR to develop evidence based and accurate communication tools, and leverage their support for communication tactics. Working within an agile, multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute your expertise to various communication and marketing projects and tasks in a project-based delivery model.
Key responsibilities
• Lead and contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of communication, awareness and engagement activities that support OIR and Queensland Government strategic priorities and business needs.
• Guide, mentor, and support other SC team members to implement stakeholder, awareness and engagement activities.
• Actively engage in a multi-disciplinary, agile team environment.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with team members and other OIR business units to deliver awareness and engagement services in a timely manner and secure their assistance with engagement activities as required.
• Provide expert and timely advice to the Manager on project progress and issues that may impact on service delivery.
• Ensure work is of a professional, consistent quality, to budget and in accordance with SC standard operating procedures and Queensland Government writing and style guides.
Mandatory requirements / special conditions
A tertiary qualification in a marketing or communications discipline is preferred and relevant professional experience is essential.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.