Salary: Level 6 - $115,824 to $127,647 pa + superannuation - PSCSAA 2024
Work type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
We are looking for an experienced communications specialist who excels in writing engaging content for various audiences across multiple channels, with the ability to understand and simplify complex information into easily understandable content.
The Senior Communications Officer develops and actions internal and external communication strategies and provides expert report writing advice and support to audit teams.
We currently have one full time, 12 month fixed term position available, with a possibility of extension and/or permanency.
Job share arrangements or secondments will be considered.
This process may also be used to fill other similar vacancies (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part time) within six months of the date of completion of the recruitment process.
Want to apply?
Applications are made online.
You are required to provide:
a 2-page statement clearly communicating the skills and experience that you will bring to the rolea copy of your qualification.
This opportunity closes on Wednesday, 22 January 2025 at 12 noon (WST).
Note: Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 28 January 2025.
Other important position and recruitment information:For shortlisting, you will be assessed on the following points:
a degree in a relevant disciplinehighly developed written communication skillsdemonstrated experience developing and delivering contemporary communication strategiesdemonstrated ability to manage tasks and projects to a high standard and deadlines.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be further assessed on their experience supporting and guiding the writing of complex and diverse investigations, inquiries or reviews, and/or their relatable skills which would enable them to execute this part of the role.
Throughout this process you will be assessed against the Essential Technical and Leadership Capabilities as per the JDF.
For further information about this position please contact Natasha Farrell, Director Strategic Media and Communications on 0427 953 993.
Your online application will require you to provide the details of two referees, one must be a current line manager.
(Referees will only be contacted should you progress to the recommendation stage of the process).
The OAG is an integrity agency and requires all applicants to be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents for permanent appointments, and conducts employment screening for successful applicants, including a national police clearance.
An Australian Government security clearance may be undertaken, if required for the role.
About the OAGThe Office of the Auditor General for Western Australia is an independent integrity agency reporting directly to Parliament on public sector accountability and performance.
We help Parliament hold government to account; are a key source of independent and objective information to the community; and help promote change to improve public services.
We offer an interesting, varied and rewarding career experience working across 170 State and 148 local government entities.
At the OAG we have a strong focus on embracing and celebrating diversity.
We provide flexible work and leave arrangements, and a range of additional employment benefits to enable staff to balance their work and other commitments.
This includes:
specialised training and development to support your continuing professional development requirementsup to an additional four weeks' leave per year through flexible working arrangements13 weeks' long service leave after seven yearsup to three Public Service Holidays per yearcultural leave.
You can find out more about what we do by visiting our website, and don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn.
We are an inclusive workplace that genuinely values diversity of thought, perspective and experience.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth and other diversity groups.
People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Serving the public interest by an informed Parliament and community
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