Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
Assistant Director Communications
Yallambie VIC
Primary purpose of the role
The Assistant Director Communications is responsible for leading the Communications Team and for the day-to-day management of the Agency's communications and social media engagement. The role is also responsible for developing communication strategies and plans and for proactively guiding the agency to deliver and promote high-quality and engaging content for both internal and external stakeholders. Through their management of the small and high performing Communications team, the Assistant Director Communications will oversee ARPANSA's internal and external communications initiatives, including collateral, publications and intranet and website maintenance and management.
Key accountabilities
Provide management oversight to the Communications team to deliver services and operational communications objectives.
Manage internal communications for the agency to support knowledge management, information sharing and staff engagement.
Coordinate with the Assistant Director, Media and Engagement to support daily media monitoring, media responses, releases, interviews, events and strategies.
Lead development and management of social media content and community management.
Develop and oversee the implementation of communications plans to effectively deliver key messages and increase brand awareness for ARPANSA.
Provide strategic advice to internal clients to develop and implement communication strategies and activities.
Develop, monitor and educate relevant ARPANSA staff in policies and procedures concerning interactions with the media, use of social media, consistent delivery of ARPANSA's brand and other communications functions.
Oversee timely review and update of Agency intranet and website content.
Our ideal candidate – job specific capabilities
To be considered for this position, you will have a track record of successfully working in similar roles and specifically have demonstrated skills in social media management, communication strategy development, and strategic stakeholder engagement.
You will have excellent skills in stakeholder engagement including developing and maintaining relationships with partner organisations and media representatives to promote organisational messages and objectives. You will have demonstrated experience developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns, and experience supporting internal and external communication channels.
You will be comfortable managing a small team and possess highly developed communication skills, sound judgement along with the ability to identify relevant emerging issues and respond in a positive and proactive manner.
Selection criteria
There are four selection criteria for this role. If you want to advance your career, please tell us your skills, experiences and achievements that demonstrate all selection criteria in no more than 1000 words in total.
Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, ideally in a government context.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor and develop a high performing customer focused team and establish excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communications strategies.
Experience in influencing all levels of staff to ensure consistent application of agency brand, tone of voice and key messages.
How to apply
Applications can be lodged through ARPANSA Recruitment Portal. Your application will consist of resume, ARPANSA cover letter to be completed via the portal, contact details for two referees and a '1000-word pitch' that considers:
Key accountabilities
Job specific capabilities
Selection criteria.
For more information, please contact Jenni Stiffe at 0436 100 572.
Application close: 28 November 2024
ARPANSA recognises the need for our workforce to reflect the community we serve and provide an inclusive environment that respects and values diversity. We strongly encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Contact
Jenni Stiffe
Contact Phone
0436 100 572
Agency Employment Act
PS Act 1999
Website
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
Position Number
13686
Vacancy Number
VN-0751323
Getting to know the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is the Australian Government's primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. Our purpose is to protect the Australian people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation, through understanding risks, best practice regulation, research, policy, services, partnerships and engaging with the community.
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