APS6 Strategic Communications Officer

Rashi Joshi; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rashi Joshi seeks an experienced external communications professional in Canberra to plan, deliver and evaluate strategic campaigns. You will simplify technical information for non-technical audiences, develop messaging with experts and stakeholders, and produce web content, digital assets and collateral for nationwide campaigns.

You will work in the External Communications team with flexible hybrid arrangements, delivering high-impact communications for major organisational priorities and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering communication, engagement or marketing campaigns from planning through to execution and evaluation.
• Exceptional writing, editing and basic visual assets development.
• Experience developing digital content, including web and social media tiles.
• Ability to simplify complex or technical information for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate strategic communication and campaign activities aligned with major organisational priorities.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts and business leaders to develop communication strategies.
• Plan and deliver integrated communication and public awareness campaigns across key audiences.
• Transform complex technical information into clear content for public and stakeholder audiences.
• Produce communications materials including web content, digital assets and collateral.
• Advise stakeholders on communications strategy to ensure alignment with objectives.
• Coordinate across multiple projects and stakeholders to meet tight timeframes.
• Monitor campaign performance and provide insights to inform future activities.

Skills

Government communications

Campaign management

Technical writing

Digital content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Job description

Join this organisation in the Inner South Canberra with flexible work options + 15.4% super. Your new company Join a large Government organisation that delivers information and services relied upon by communities across Australia every day.

Your new role Joining the External Communications team, you'll be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating strategic communication and campaign activities that support major organisational priorities. Partner with subject-matter experts and business leaders to develop communication strategies that help Australians better understand important services, products and initiatives. Plan and deliver integrated communication and public awareness campaigns, identifying key audiences, developing messaging and selecting the most effective communication channels. Transform complex technical and scientific information into clear, engaging and accessible content for public and stakeholder audiences. Produce a range of communications materials including web content, digital campaigns, social media assets, stakeholder communications and promotional collateral. Act as a trusted communications advisor, providing strategic guidance to stakeholders and ensuring communication activities align with organisational objectives. Work across multiple projects and stakeholders to deliver high-quality communications outcomes within tight timeframes. Monitor campaign performance, evaluate results and provide insights that inform future communication and engagement activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience working within the APS or broader government environment will be highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience delivering communication, engagement or marketing campaigns from planning through to execution and evaluation.
• Exceptional writing, editing and experience in basic visual assets development.
• Experience developing digital content, including web and social media tiles.
• Proven ability to simplify complex or technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll get in return

• Contract through to December 2026.
• Work in the Inner South of Canberra; attractive hourly rate + 15.4% super.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements available.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant communications campaigns.
• Collaborative, high-performing communications team.