APS6 Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer

HorizonOne Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer in Canberra. This role involves developing and delivering national campaigns, creating impactful content, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve public health outcomes. Candidates should have a background in communications and excellent interpersonal skills. The position offers a salary range of $95k - $110k plus superannuation, with flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexibility to work from home up to two days per week

15.4% Superannuation

Responsibilities

• Create clear and engaging content for a large national campaign.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Engage with partners for outreach and training events.
• Deliver program messages to stakeholders effectively.
• Manage media activities for the campaign.
• Develop and evaluate communication strategies.
• Conduct research and produce high-quality written materials.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Strategic thinking and analytical abilities

Collaborative and adaptable approach

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications or public relations

Job description

APS6 Senior Communications and Campaigns Officer

HorizonOne is supporting a large federal government department, which develops and implements policies and programs while providing expert advice to the Australian Government on health, aged care, disability, and related services. The department engages with a diverse range of stakeholders to improve outcomes and support the wellbeing of all Australians. Its branch plays a key role in achieving these outcomes by delivering strategic communication and engagement services, ensuring stakeholders remain central to planning and decision-making.

The Opportunity

In this diverse role, you will take part in communicating key public health messages, which will see you take part in the strategic planning and end-to-end development and delivery of a large-scale national campaign. You will create engaging, impactful content for national campaigns, collaborate with key collaborators, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to maximise the campaign’s reach and impact.

• Contribute to a significant initiative aimed at improving health outcomes and saving lives nationwide
• Develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Apply your creativity to craft impactful communications that inform and engage diverse audiences

The Role

• Create clear and engaging content for a large national campaign.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration
• Engage with partners and stakeholders to support community outreach, professional training, and education events
• Deliver program messages to stakeholders and participants effectively
• Manage media activities for the campaign
• Develop, implement, and evaluate communication and engagement strategies, ensuring continuous improvement
• Conduct research and produce high-quality written materials as required

The Ideal Person

You will have tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, media and/or more experience working at the APS6 level within state or federal government in a media, campaigns and/or strategic communications role.

You will also have the following skills/capabilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage complex tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Strategic thinking and analytical abilities to shape work to achieve organisational objectives and deliver high-quality outcomes
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, maintaining professionalism under pressure and embracing continuous improvement

Salary / Rate

• 12-months non-ongoing contract
• $95k - $110k + 15.4% Super
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days per week
• Location: Canberra

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie Azzilla on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20981.

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.