APS6 Strategic Communications Officer

onpoint 365; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

onpoint 365 is seeking an APS6 Strategic Communications Officer in Canberra for a 9-month initial contract. You will plan, develop and deliver communications, stakeholder engagement and public relations activities to support organisational priorities.

You will manage multiple projects, develop content for digital platforms, and coordinate events and briefs while working with internal teams and external suppliers. Australian citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering communication, stakeholder engagement or public relations activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing content across multiple communication channels.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, audience-focused content.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience building productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
• Experience preparing communication plans, briefings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of communication and public relations projects, ensuring activities are completed on time and achieve desired outcomes.
• Develop and deliver communication materials across channels including digital, social, presentations, publications and event resources.
• Create and quality assure visual communication products, including graphics, infographics and presentations.
• Provide communications advice and support to internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Coordinate communication initiatives, events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Prepare communication plans, briefing materials, reports and other supporting documentation.
• Monitor and evaluate communication activities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain communication resources, content calendars, style guides and digital assets.
• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers as required.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public relations

Content development

Project management

Writing skills

Job description

APS6Strategic Communications Officer

Location: Canberra
Duration: 9 month initial contract
Requirements: Australian Citizens Only

Our federal government client is seeking an experienced communications professional to support the planning, development and delivery of communication, stakeholder engagement and public relations activities. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will contribute to a variety of projects by developing clear, engaging and accessible communications that support organisational priorities and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of communication and public relations projects, ensuring activities are completed on time and achieve desired outcomes.
• Develop and deliver communication materials across a range of channels, including digital platforms, social media, presentations, publications and event resources.
• Create and quality assure visual communication products, including graphics, infographics and presentations.
• Provide communications advice and support to internal stakeholders and project teams.
• Coordinate communication initiatives, events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Prepare communication plans, briefing materials, reports and other supporting documentation.
• Monitor and evaluate communication activities and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain communication resources, content calendars, style guides and digital assets.
• Liaise with external suppliers and service providers as required.

About You:

• Experience delivering communication, stakeholder engagement or public relations activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing content across multiple communication channels.
• The ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and audience-focused content.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience building productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience preparing communication plans, briefings and reports.

Desirable

• Experience supporting large-scale projects, programs or organisational initiatives.
• Knowledge of digital communications, content management and stakeholder engagement best practices.
• Experience producing visual communication materials and working with external creative providers.

Our Commitment

We are committed to inclusive and culturally safe recruitment practices and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and career stages. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.