APS5/6 Communications Officer

Indigeco Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Onsite role in Barton

Superannuation included

Ownership of campaigns

Exposure to government campaigns

Job summary

Indigeco Pty Ltd is recruiting an APS5/6 Communications Officer for a Commonwealth Government client based in Barton, Canberra. The role focuses on planning, developing and delivering communications campaigns that improve security awareness and employee engagement.

You will craft written and digital communications materials, coordinate events and translate complex security information into clear messages for diverse audiences. Onsite work in Canberra is required.

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship and a current AGSVA NV1 security clearance or higher, with the ability to work full-time onsite in Barton, Canberra.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employee engagement, campaigns or a similar professional communications environment.
• Proven ability to independently plan, write and deliver communications campaigns that build awareness, influence behaviour and engage target audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing engaging communications products, presentations, correspondence and stakeholder materials.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to proactively identify work, manage competing deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Experience coordinating events, showcases, information sessions or stakeholder engagement activities will be highly regarded.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to collaborate across different business areas, provide communications advice and propose practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver end-to-end communications campaigns, working collaboratively with internal business areas to improve security awareness, engagement and understanding.
• Create engaging written and digital communications materials, including newsletters, email campaigns, awareness resources, presentations, staff updates, briefing materials and promotional content.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of internal events, including an annual showcase, information sessions and other initiatives designed to promote awareness and employee engagement.
• Develop targeted communications that translate complex security information, policies and procedures into clear, practical and accessible messages for diverse audiences.
• Respond to emerging communications requirements, preparing high-quality materials at short notice and adapting priorities to meet changing business needs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, providing communications advice, identifying engagement opportunities and supporting the delivery of coordinated campaigns.
• Monitor communications activities, manage competing deadlines and prepare updates, reports and recommendations to support continuous improvement and organisational objectives.

Skills

Security clearance

Internal communications

Campaign delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Event coordination

Written communication

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

Indigeco is recruiting an APS5/6 Communications Officer for our Commonwealth Government client based in Barton, Canberra.

We are seeking a proactive and creative communications professional who can take ownership of planning, developing and delivering engaging communications campaigns that drive awareness, understanding and positive behavioural change.

This role will focus on security awareness communications, working closely with internal stakeholders to develop campaigns, communications materials, events and engagement initiatives that help employees understand important security responsibilities and organisational requirements.

This is not a policy writing role. We are looking for someone with practical experience developing communications products, delivering campaigns and creating content that informs, engages and influences audiences.

Candidates from both government and private sector communications backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a Commonwealth Government organisation responsible for delivering important national and international government services.

You will join a professional team focused on strengthening organisational security awareness, engagement and communications.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful communications initiatives within a complex and high-profile government environment, working closely with experienced communications, security and operational stakeholders.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, develop and deliver end-to-end communications campaigns, working collaboratively with internal business areas to improve security awareness, engagement and understanding.
• Create engaging written and digital communications materials, including newsletters, email campaigns, awareness resources, presentations, staff updates, briefing materials and promotional content.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of internal events, including an annual showcase, information sessions and other initiatives designed to promote awareness and employee engagement.
• Develop targeted communications that translate complex security information, policies and procedures into clear, practical and accessible messages for diverse audiences.
• Respond to emerging communications requirements, preparing high-quality materials at short notice and adapting priorities to meet changing business needs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, providing communications advice, identifying engagement opportunities and supporting the delivery of coordinated campaigns.
• Monitor communications activities, manage competing deadlines and prepare updates, reports and recommendations to support continuous improvement and organisational objectives.

YOUR REQUIREMENTS

• Australian citizenship and a current AGSVA NV1 security clearance or higher, with the ability to work full-time onsite in Barton, Canberra
• Demonstrated experience in corporate communications, internal communications, employee engagement, communications campaigns or a similar professional communications environment.
• Proven ability to independently plan, write and deliver communications campaigns that build awareness, influence behaviour and engage target audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing engaging communications products, presentations, correspondence and stakeholder materials.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, with the ability to proactively identify work, manage competing deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Experience coordinating events, showcases, information sessions or stakeholder engagement activities will be highly regarded.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to collaborate across different business areas, provide communications advice and propose practical solutions.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

They welcome candidates from private sector organisations who can demonstrate strong communications campaign delivery, initiative and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Event management, including corporate showcases, internal engagement events and awareness initiatives.
• Developing and delivering end-to-end internal communications campaigns.
• Corporate communications, marketing, public relations or organisational change communications.
• Graphic design and digital content creation, including Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop or Illustrator.
• Developing training communications, employee awareness resources or educational materials.
• Experience working in complex corporate, government, Defence, security or regulated environments.

YOUR PERKS

• APS5 hourly payrate of $60 -$65 plus super
• APS6 hourly payrate of $75 - $80 plus super
• 12-month contract with potential
• Opportunity to take ownership of communications campaigns from planning through to delivery.
• Exposure to a broad range of communications activities, including content creation, security awareness, employee engagement and event management.
• Work collaboratively with experienced government professionals across a complex organisational environment.