Salary range: $90,199 – $107,062 plus 15.4% super Location: Melbourne / Canberra – with hybrid working arrangements available Status: Flexible: Full-time / Part-time Position type: Non-Ongoing (12 months) / Ongoing * We are looking for a talented Strategic Communications Officer to join our Strategic Communications and Engagement Group on a non-ongoing basis for 12 months, either in our Canberra or Melbourne office. In this newly created role, you will liaise with a range of internal stakeholders including Commissioners, in a representational role on behalf of the group. You will play a key role in curating and executing engaging content across various social media platforms. You will be required to work collaboratively within the team including sharing and developing specialised knowledge in areas of expertise. You may also be required to perform work that involves team leadership and management responsibilities as needed, including the setting of priorities, and managing workflows. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to promote the Productivity Commission as a leader in providing independent research and advice to Government on economic, social, and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. If you have proven experience with content creation including developing creative content to explain concepts and messages in an accessible manner, and a great understating of social and editing apps, we encourage you to apply. Academic qualifications or experience in communications or a related field, such as stakeholder engagement, public relations or editing are highly desirable. * This vacancy is for a non-ongoing specified term of 12 months. A merit pool of suitable candidates may be established and used to fill similar vacancies, either on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis. Be yourself at the Commission We welcome and celebrate diversity, and value the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experience that each person brings to our workplace. Parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures and faith are encouraged to apply. What we offer The Commission offers a competitive salary plus generous superannuation with employer contributions of 15.4%. We provide on-going learning and development opportunities tailored to individuals' needs at different points of their careers including access to study assistance opportunities. We have a collaborative, flexible work environment and we recognise the importance of balancing work commitments with family, caring and other personal commitments outside work. We actively promote inclusion and diversity in our workplace. We value a workforce diverse in age, cultures, life experiences and abilities, and value their broad and diverse skills and perspectives. Position eligibility requirements You must be an Australian citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining citizenship, to be eligible for employment with the Commission. Ready to apply or keen to find out more? To find out more about this role, and what to include in your application, please review the Candidate Information Kit provided above. To find out more about this role, or our recruitment process, please contact: If you're ready to apply for this role, please follow the instructions at the link below. #J-18808-Ljbffr
