$134,567 - $161,521 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
Canberra - ACT
The Role We are looking for experienced Media & Communications Directors to join the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Regulatory Design (NPSRD) team. Both positions will work with the Director General Engagement and Culture to develop and deliver a National Engagement Strategy, in support of the activities of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator. As a Director within the Engagement and Culture Division, you will provide a strategic level of specialist, professional and technical expertise, potentially relating to the work of different function areas. You will initiate, establish and maintain strong relationships with a network of internal and external stakeholders and provide strategic advice to senior management. You will be responsible for leading and assuming accountability for complex work and work programs that have strategic, political and operational significance. You will require extensive knowledge relating to the methodology, systems and procedures within the communications and media functions and have the ability to translate this into deliverable strategies. The following provides an overview of each role:Director Communications
Develop and implement the internal and external communications strategies and collaborate on organisational-wide communications outputs.
Provide high-level, strategic, and timely information and advice to senior leaders and support engagement with primary external stakeholders including First Nations communities, all levels of Government and international partners and industry and community stakeholders.
The role will work closely with the Leadership Team to ensure the development of external messaging aligns with organisational objectives.
Identify communication risks and opportunities to maintain and promote NPSRD/Defence's reputation and interests in line with communication priorities.
Develop the associated communications presentations, plans and products, including event management activities as required.
Director Media
Develop media and content strategies, managing news media and digital media platforms, including social media and website.
Serve as the primary media liaison and establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant media and opinion leaders.
Deliver media products, including media releases, talking points, fact sheets, and digital content for website and social media.
Proactively identify story opportunities and develop content to be used across various media channels.
Manage media events including preparation of spokespeople and escorting, facilitate media briefings and conferences.
Effectively identify, mitigate and manage media issues and provide timely information and advice to senior leadership team on emerging issues.
About our Team As part of the NPSRD team, you will be working at the cutting edge of the regulation of Defence capability, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities. The NPSRD team are deeply committed to the success of the establishment of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator and are seeking people who share the same dedication. Your dedication, enthusiasm, and initiative, will enable you to contribute to the establishment of the Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator, and meet some of the most passionate, intelligent and fascinating people from around the world. Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration and prioritises safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people. We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities.Our Ideal Candidate As an EL2 Director Media or Communications, you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, however the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the NPSRD team:
Apply expertise - ability to develop high level complex media and communication strategies and associated artefacts.
Decide and initiate action - take responsibility, take calculated risks, take initiative and generate activity.
Present and communicate information - speak clearly and fluently, express opinions, respond to an audience and show credibility.
Deliver results and meet expectations - focus on organisation needs and satisfaction, setting high quality and quantity standards and achieve project goals.
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