The role can be performed remotely. Flexible and hybrid work options are available for the duration of engagement.
Project Manager (Communications)Melbourne VIC, Various locations - ACT, Various locations - NSW, Various locations - NT, Various locations - QLD, Various locations - SA, Various locations - TAS, Various locations - VIC, Various locations - WA
As Project Manager (Communications), you will be accountable, under broad direction, for providing strategic and tactical oversight of external and internal communications, in support of TEQSA's overall goals and objectives. This is a high-profile role that requires well-developed written and verbal communications skills. You will play a central role in supporting senior leaders with a range of communication and engagement activities and work collaboratively across the agency by actively contributing to planning, continuous improvement, and decision-making. You will effectively identify, analyse, and manage risk and issues, demonstrate high-level organisational skills and exercise judgement appropriate for the position. You will be innovative, flexible, and able to adapt to meet immediate and future challenges, working in a dynamic environment. Some interstate travel may be required.
The key duties of the position include:Develop, implement, and evaluate communication activities/projects with a particular focus on supporting TEQSA's communication and engagement activities.Contribute to the development of high-quality, audience-appropriate content across a range of media regarding TEQSA's activities.Support the Communications team in achieving project goals and milestones, including the development of good practice guides and content for providers.Build professional relationships with internal stakeholders, providers, regulatory bodies, external experts, and professional accreditation bodies and represent the Agency in established relationships and networks.Contribute to the development and achievement of group and agency strategic objectives and plans.Support the management of media enquiries and development of TEQSA's relationships with members of the media.Support the Assistant Director, Communications with other duties, as required.Qualifications and experienceAn awareness of legislative, financial, and administrative frameworks, government decision-making processes and agency guidelines and regulations will be highly regarded.A relevant tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience in the higher education or public sector is preferred.The successful applicant must:Be an Australian citizen.Complete a National Police Check satisfactorily.Be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance to Baseline status, supported by TEQSA.Failure to satisfy any of the above conditions may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or termination of employment.
NotesThis recruitment process is being used to fill a non-ongoing vacancy until 30 June 2025.A merit pool of suitable applicants will be created from this process and may be used to fill similar ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies within TEQSA. It is active for 18 months from the date of this advertisement.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 Getting to know the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards AgencyThe Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education. TEQSA's purpose is to deliver quality assurance that protects the interests of students and the reputation and standing of Australian higher education. As an independent quality assurance and regulatory agency, TEQSA adopts a risk-based approach that is guided by principles of necessity, risk, and proportionality, and which supports quality, diversity, innovation, and excellence in tertiary education. TEQSA has three strategic objectives in delivering its purpose:
Promote and support good practice and effective self-assurance across the sector.Identify, analyse, and respond to risks to the sector.Ensure compliance with applicable legislation through effective and efficient regulation.
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