In consultation with the Executive and Safe Work Australia's (the Agency) business areas, the Director Communications drives the Agency's national education and communication statutory function - to support improvements in work health and safety (WHS) outcomes and workers' compensation arrangements - by leading the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of national education and communication strategies and initiatives.
The Director Communications leads and sets the strategic direction and work practices of the Communications section and liaises with sections across the Agency to guide and support communications priorities. This includes media liaison and monitoring, internal communication and corporate brand management, public relations, graphic design, social media, speechwriting, website and Intranet management. The Director Communications also supports the Communications Reference Group, a reference body made up of communication officers representing each Safe Work Australia Member.
The Director Communications is required to undertake work with a high level of complexity, utilising significant judgement to provide the Agency with strategic media and communications advice and guidance including engagement with both internal and external stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have excellent: communication skills, both written and oral
stakeholder engagement skills
project management and organisation skills
initiative, judgement and a collaborative approach
leadership and management ability.
The key duties of the position include: Partnering with business areas and the Executive to plan, execute and achieve their internal and external communication objectives.
Leading a team to develop and present innovative communication material including the development of graphic materials, publications and social media content.
Understanding the media and media related issues and providing strategic media advice to the Executive.
Managing continuous improvement and work to maximise the effectiveness of education and communication strategies by evaluating their strategic value and outcomes.
Providing support to the Communications Reference Group.
Developing and maintaining positive stakeholder relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Leading and setting the strategic direction and work practices for a small team of multidisciplinary skilled communication professionals.
Maintain current knowledge of Agency and APS processes and relevant policy priorities impacting the Agency.
To be eligible for employment with SWA, you must be an Australian citizen and you will be required to successfully undergo a police record check.
The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of a Baseline level security clearance or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
Safe Work Australia (SWA) is a leading national policy body for work health and safety (WHS) and workers' compensation. We are a small Agency of around 100 people yet our work plays a significant role in the lives of 13.5 million working Australians and their families through the provision of guidance to create safer and more productive workplaces, and the prevention of work-related death, injury and illness. We provide generous terms and conditions and flexible working arrangements. We are committed to professional development, health and wellbeing, as well as maintaining an engaged and enthusiastic workforce. Our Agency has an active Workplace Inclusion Network and social club, and we participate in a range of corporate and charitable activities. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. People from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, LGBTIQ+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people with parenting or caring responsibilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Centrally located in the Nishi Building in Canberra, our office has easy access to a variety of cafés and restaurants. We are also close to Lake Burley Griffin which provides excellent views as well as walking and cycle paths.
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