Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Capital Territory in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement to lead development and delivery of integrated communications and engagement strategies across major infrastructure and city projects. You will craft content for multiple channels and provide strategic support to senior executives and stakeholders.

The role requires strong writing, stakeholder management, and project leadership, with a temporary appointment ending 4 February 2028 and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing and/or public relations are highly desirable.
• Accreditation under the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) is highly desirable.
• The successful applicant may need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work including being on an optional on-call roster.
• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver integrated communications and engagement strategies and campaigns.
• Create high-quality content across multiple channels.
• Provide strategic advice and support for projects that matter to the Canberra community.
• Work closely with executives, ministerial offices and stakeholders across government to ensure clear, consistent and effective communications.

Job description

Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement
Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Details: We are looking for an Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement (SOG C) to join the City and Environment Directorate (CED), where you'll help deliver communications and engagement for some of Canberra's most visible infrastructure, city services and community projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional looking to take the next step in their career and work across a diverse portfolio including infrastructure delivery, sports and recreation facilities, city presentation projects, and other high-profile government priorities.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Communications and Engagement, the role is responsible for developing and delivering integrated communications and engagement strategies, creating high-quality content across multiple channels, and providing strategic advice and support for projects that matter to the Canberra community. The role works closely with executives, ministerial offices and stakeholders across government to ensure clear, consistent and effective communications.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience developing and delivering communications and engagement strategies and campaigns.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities.
• Can build strong relationships with stakeholders across government, industry and the community.
• Has excellent writing and content development skills across a range of communication channels.
• Can identify and manage issues, risks and emerging stakeholder concerns.
• Has strong project management and organisational skills.
• Thrives in collaborative team environments and is passionate about delivering meaningful outcomes for the community.

The role offers the opportunity to work on a range of high-profile infrastructure and city services projects, contribute to community engagement activities, and help shape how the Canberra community understands and experiences government services and initiatives.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing and/or public relations are highly desirable.
• Accreditation under the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) is highly desirable.
• The successful applicant may need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work including being on an optional on-call roster.
• Visa holders are eligible to apply for both permanent and temporary roles. Those with eligible visas may be considered for permanent employment, while individuals with temporary residency or limited-duration visas may be offered permanent employment for the duration of their visas.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 4 February 2028, with the possibility of permanency.

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

This position is located in a workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately until 4 February 2028, with the possibility of permanency.