APS6 Senior Communications Advisor

face2face Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

face2face Recruitment is seeking an APS6 Senior Communications Advisor in Canberra to join a government communications team. You will deliver strategic communications across channels, provide social media guidance, and support media activities for a national policy body focused on safer, more productive workplaces.

You will develop content, manage projects, and build government and industry stakeholder relationships in a dynamic environment, contributing to planning and execution across

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a strategic communications role.
• Strong writing and editing skills across digital channels.
• Experience delivering communications projects with multiple deadlines.
• Confidence providing social media advice and working with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit content for internal and external channels, including websites and emails.
• Support the development, delivery and evaluation of communication strategies and campaigns.
• Provide strategic social media advice and coordinate content.
• Assist with media monitoring and respond to media inquiries.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across government, industry and partners.
• Manage communications projects to timeframes and budgets.

Skills

Strategic communications

Writing & editing

Content development

Social media strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced APS6 Senior Communications Advisor to join a government Communications team in Canberra.

This is an opportunity to deliver strategic communication advice and content for a national policy body working to support safer and more productive workplaces.

About the role

You will develop and deliver communications across a range of channels, provide strategic social media advice and support media activity. You’ll also manage communications projects, build stakeholder relationships and contribute to broader organisational planning in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and edit content for internal and external channels, including websites, subscriber emails and social media.
• Support the development, delivery and evaluation of communication strategies, campaigns, publications and creative materials.
• Provide strategic social media advice, moderate channels and prepare content for publication.
• Assist with media monitoring and coordinate responses to media enquiries.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across government, industry, international partners and relevant organisations.
• Manage communications projects to agreed timeframes and budgets, identifying issues and resolving them promptly.
• Prepare procurement documentation in line with relevant guidelines.
• Contribute to business and operational planning while balancing competing priorities and ad hoc requests.

About you

• Significant experience in a strategic communications role.
• Strong writing, editing and content development skills across digital and other communication channels.
• Experience delivering communications projects and managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Confidence providing social media advice and working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications or an equivalent discipline are highly desirable.

Eligibility and clearance

• Australian citizenship is essential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum Baseline security clearance, or hold an appropriate current clearance.
• A police record check is required.
• Clearance sponsorship arrangements and associated costs will be subject to the relevant approval arrangements.