Calling all Communications Officers!
Are you eager to join an exceptlional, high performing, cohesive team of communications professionals who are working in a high-profile and critical government Department?
Are you wanting to work in a nurturing and highly collaborative culture? Are you keen to deliver on strategies that make a meaningful difference to people's lives?
If so, then we need you. This large Federal Government Department has multiple 12 month labour hire (contract) Communications positions at the APS5 and APS6 level.
Read on and apply now!
Position Overview:
This Federal Government Department is seeking dynamic and experienced Communications Officers to join the team for up to 12 months in a labour hire positions. All roles will include creating and managing a variety of communication products, supporting team projects and campaigns, and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of communication materials. Ideal candidates will have strong writing skills, the ability to distill complex information, and experience working in a communications team across diverse subject matters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Write, review, and edit communications products for external audiences, including web content, publications, social media, video scripts, and editorial content.
* Manage group mailboxes and coordinate timely responses to enquiries.
* Support team projects and campaigns, collaborating with program areas to deliver high-quality communication products.
* Monitor, analyse, and report on media and social media relevant to projects.
* Upload and manage content on departmental and campaign web pages
Key Capabilities:
* Demonstrated strong writing skills and the ability to tailor content for different audiences and channels.
* Ability to review complex material and distill it into easily understood content for general audiences.
* Experience working in a communications team, engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proven ability to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders, including departmental staff, ministerial offices, and external partners.
* Demonstrated collaboration skills to achieve shared goals.
* Experience managing communication projects or digital communication channels, including websites.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of work, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
* Understanding of the department's work, policies, and programs, and the ability to navigate public commentary around these areas.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of various project teams.
* Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems.
* Demonstrated personal drive and integrity while achieving results.
* Strategic management skills to prioritize competing issues and identify opportunities aligned with program milestones.
Requirements:
This role is open to Australian citizens only.
Other:
* The anticipated hours for the duration of the contract are 38 hours per week
* The assignment duration is up to a period of 12 months
* The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please click Apply Now!
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tom Trumble on 0400 021 109 or tom.trumble@hudson.com.