Senior Public Information Officer Full-Time Permanent

The ACT Emergency Services Agency, within the Justice and Community Safety directorate is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Senior Public Information Officer (Communications & Media Officer) who has a passion to develop integrated communication campaigns and manage a small, dynamic media team.

This position will be responsible for developing and producing high quality integrated communication campaign strategies to inform a broad range of audiences across government, stakeholders and the ACT community. The role requires a self-motivated employee, with the ability to respond quickly to changing priorities and show initiative, sound judgement, and capable of meeting tight timeframes.

As part of a small team, you will work collaboratively on proactive and reactive media and issues, integrated community safety campaigns and initiatives, and work on material that promotes and enhances the Directorate’s goals and projects in the Territory.

The successful applicant may be required to work outside of normal hours on a rotational ‘on-call’ roster outside of regular hours or weekends, and in response to emergencies. Additional hours worked will be remunerated in accordance with the relevant enterprise agreement.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in the field of communications and/or a related discipline area is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a high pressure, fast-paced environment such as emergency services is desirable.
• A minimum of a Driver’s licence Class ‘C’ is essential.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply: Applicants should submit a response of no more than two-pages addressing the Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities, together with your tailored curriculum vitae and the contact details of at least two referees.

Please refer to the attached Position Description for further information about the role.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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