APS6 Engagement Officer

Hudson; Canberra; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial 6-month contract

Flexible remote working

Opportunity to contribute ideas

Work on national program

Job summary

Hudson is partnering with a Federal Government department to recruit an APS6 Communications & Engagement Officer to support a national energy efficiency program.

The role focuses on diverse communications, digital content, and stakeholder engagement, with flexible/remote arrangements and a short-term contract with potential extension. You’ll deliver impactful content across channels and collaborate with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A strong background in communications, digital content or stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.
• Experience managing website content and working across digital communication channels.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Confidence building relationships and collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, creative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging communications across websites, social media, articles and digital channels.
• Manage and publish website content, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and user-friendly.
• Coordinate content calendars and identify opportunities to improve digital engagement, including YouTube.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and communications projects across the program.
• Contribute to user experience improvements for an online energy efficiency calculator.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver consistent, high-quality communications.
• Manage competing priorities, respond to emerging requests and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Communications

Digital content

Stakeholder engagement

Content management

Tools

GovCMS

Drupal

Job description

APS6 Communications & Engagement
Officer Federal Government | 6-Month Contract + Extension | Flexible / Remote Working

Are you a communications professional who thrives on variety, enjoys bringing fresh ideas to the table and loves turning complex information into engaging, accessible content?

We're partnering with a Federal Government department to recruit an experienced APS6 Communications & Engagement Officer to support a nationally significant energy efficiency program.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of communications, digital content and stakeholder engagement projects, with genuine flexibility and the opportunity to make an impact.

The Opportunity Working closely with the Engagement Team Lead, you'll play a key role in delivering communications and engagement activities that support Australian businesses, industry stakeholders and consumers.

No two days will look the same! From managing website content and developing engaging communications to improving digital platforms and supporting new initiatives, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas and help shape how the program connects with its audiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver engaging communications across websites, social media, articles and digital channels.


• Manage and publish website content, ensuring information is accurate, accessible and user-friendly.


• Coordinate content calendars and identify opportunities to improve digital engagement, including YouTube.


• Support stakeholder engagement activities and communications projects across the program.


• Contribute to user experience improvements for an online energy efficiency calculator.


• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver consistent, high-quality communications.


• Manage competing priorities, respond to emerging requests and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

About You

We're looking for a confident, adaptable communications professional who enjoys getting stuck in, working collaboratively and making things happen.

You'll bring

• A strong background in communications, digital content or stakeholder engagement.


• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for different audiences.


• Experience managing website content and working across digital communication channels.


• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.


• Confidence building relationships and collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders.


• A proactive, creative and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently.

Highly regarded, but not essential

• Experience with GovCMS, Drupal or similar content management systems.


• Previous experience in Federal or State Government.


• Experience in digital engagement, user experience improvements or communications project delivery.


• An existing Baseline Security Clearance.

Whether you're an experienced APS6 professional ready to take ownership or a capable APS5 looking to broaden your experience, we'd love to hear from you.

What's on Offer?

• Initial 6-month contract, with potential for a further 6-month extension.


• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working opportunities.


• A varied and engaging role with plenty of scope to contribute your own ideas.


• Work on a meaningful national program supporting energy efficiency and Australian consumers.


• Supportive leadership that values collaboration, initiative and innovation.


• Anticipated commencement: 30 November 2026.

Interested? If you're a communications professional looking for a varied opportunity where your ideas and experience will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at HudsonHudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusiveofmandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.