Aps6 Strategic Communications Officer

The Agency You'll be joining a mid-size agency responsible for helping Australian communities recover from and prepare for disaster. The Role You'll be joining a medium size strategic communications team, responsible for delivering a broad range of reactive and proactive communication advice and products to a growing, mid-size Government department. This is a non-ongoing or S26 transfer opportunity (no labour-hire) for 12 months, or a permanent transfer for existing APS staff. The salary for this position is between $87,000 and $109,000 + 15.4% super. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, and substantive APS level (if applicable). Role Responsibilities Lead the development, implementation and measurement of external communication strategies Develop material to support communications activities, including tailoring content to different external stakeholders and translating dense materials into plain English and visuals. Write and edit a range of external communication materials, including media releases, newsletter content, emails, social media posts and web content, and ensure content is useful, easy to understand and tailored to users' needs. Manage the production of printed and online publications - including writing and editing content, working closely internal stakeholders and managing external contracts and suppliers (including editing and printing services). Your Skills And Experience To be considered for this position you must have the following: Government experience - state, local or Federal Government Strategic communications experience Australian Citizenship Eligibility And How To Apply To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application. A minimum baseline security clearance is required for the position and if not already held, you must be willing to undertake the process to obtain this prior to commencement into the position. 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 0428 763 184. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion. Diversity and Inclusion: We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Your unique perspective and talents are valuable to us, and we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr