Senior Communications Officer

Ongoing/Non Ongoing (Non-Ongoing will be offered up to 18 months) $95,284 – $108,474 + Superannuation About the Branch The Corporate Branch is responsible for delivering services that support the operation of the agency and ensures its compliance with legislation, policy and guidelines. These services include communication and media support, financial management, performance and parliamentary reporting, procurement, human resource and facilities management.
About the Section The Communications and Contact Centre section is a busy and productive team of communications professionals. We are a centralised communications team working with colleagues in business areas from across the agency. 
We provide specialist external and internal communications and stakeholder engagement advice and activities to support the agency in meeting its outcomes. We do this via a range of digital and traditional communication channels. 
We value expertise and innovation. We work together to deliver great outcomes in a supportive environment. 
Who are we looking for We're looking for experienced, passionate and committed communications professionals to fill several APS Level 6 positions in our busy communications team. 
The successful candidates will have:
Demonstrated experience in:Communications account management, including developing and implementing communication strategies for external audiences. Ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Well-developed time management with the ability to manage and deliver multiple projects within changing priorities. Experience managing communication strategies with the ability to identify areas for improvement, provide content advice and initiate change. Ability to think strategically and identify ways in which the team and/or section can build on its goals and objectives. Experience working within a team environment with a demonstrated ability to lead projects and make decisions independently.  Qualifications/ Experience Our preferred candidate will have:
a minimum of 3 years' experience in a related communications discipline well-developed written and oral skills, including proven ability to write in plain English the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment a degree or diploma, or post graduate diploma from an Australian tertiary institution or a comparable overseas qualification, with a major in public relations, communications, marketing, writing or stakeholder engagement will be highly regarded. Applications close 11.30pm on Sunday, 16 June 2024 Start your application by clicking the "begin" button. #J-18808-Ljbffr