APS6 Strategic Communications Officer

Capital Recruit; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Recruit is seeking an experienced APS6 Senior Communications Advisor to join a small, high-performing team in Canberra. You will work with Assistant Directors to develop, deliver and evaluate internal and external communications and engagement activities.

The role offers a broad mix of strategic communications, content development, social media, media engagement and website publishing. You’ll play a key role delivering communications initiatives that support national work health and

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in a strategic communications role in government.
• Strong writing, editing and content development across channels.
• Experience delivering social media content and advising on strategy.
• A current baseline security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit and publish content across digital, social media, websites and internal channels.
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of comms strategies and campaigns.
• Provide strategic social media advice and monitor daily channels.
• Monitor media activity and coordinate inquiries.
• Coordinate internal communications across the agency.
• Manage projects including timelines, budgets, procurement and delivery.
• Retrieve and analyze data to evaluate channel performance and identify improvements.

Skills

Strategic communications

Writing & editing

Social media strategy

Media relations

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced APS6 Senior Communications Advisor to join a small, high-performing communications team.

Working closely with the Assistant Directors you will contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of internal and external communications and engagement activities. The role offers a broad mix of strategic communications, content development, social media, media engagement and website publishing.

You’ll play an important role in delivering communications initiatives that support national work health and safety priorities, while providing advice and support across a range of communication channels.

Based in Canberra CBD, this is a great opportunity to join an agency with a significant national impact, offering flexible working arrangements and a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional development.

Duties

• Develop, edit and publish engaging content across digital, social media, website and internal communication channels
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of communication strategies, campaigns and publications
• Provide strategic social media advice, develop content and undertake daily channel monitoring and moderation
• Monitor media activity and coordinate media enquiries
• Coordinate internal communications activities across the agency
• Manage communications projects, including timelines, budgets, procurement and delivery
• Retrieve and analyse communications data to evaluate channel performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Skills and experience required

• Significant experience working in a strategic communications in a Government setting
• Strong writing, editing and content development skills across a range of communication channels
• Experience developing and delivering social media content and providing advice on social media strategy
• A current baseline clearance

Diversity and Inclusion: We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Your unique perspective and talents are valuable to us, and we encourage you to apply.