The Communications Branch is looking for a high-performing Editor (APS6) for the department's flagship newspaper publication Vetaffairs and electronic newsletter, e-news. This position sits within the Newsroom Team, which is responsible for delivering high quality communication products for the department and Ministerial offices aligned with DVA's communication priorities, and to support the wellbeing of the veteran community.
The successful applicant will have strong writing and editing skills. They will have experience in compiling, editing and writing engaging communications materials within tight deadlines across a wide array of subject matter.
This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management skills, sound judgement, creativity and an ability to engage regularly with DVA's Senior Executive, Ministerial Offices and other government agencies and stakeholder organisations.
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The Communications Branch is looking for a high-performing Editor (APS6) for the department's flagship newspaper publication Vetaffairs and electronic newsletter, e-news. This position sits within the Newsroom Team, which is responsible for delivering high quality communication products for the department and Ministerial offices aligned with DVA's communication priorities, and to support the wellbeing of the veteran community.
The successful applicant will have strong writing and editing skills. They will have experience in compiling, editing and writing engaging communications materials within tight deadlines across a wide array of subject matter.
This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management skills, sound judgement, creativity and an ability to engage regularly with DVA's Senior Executive, Ministerial Offices and other government agencies and stakeholder organisations.
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This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non-ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.
Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to18 months.
A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.
Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.
DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.
DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability Candidate Information Pack
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