Communications Adviser

the original; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of a federal government agency in Canberra for a Senior Communications Advisor. You will lead strategic communications across channels, craft high‑quality content, and support media and social media efforts in a fast‑paced team environment.

The role offers flexible working arrangements aligned to business needs, with a focus on professional development and wellbeing in an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering strategic communications outcomes across multiple channels (digital, web, social and internal communications).
• Excellent writing and editing skills with ability to produce high‑quality content under tight deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills in a small, fast-paced team.
• Experience supporting communications planning, delivery and evaluation with channel performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Developing and editing content for internal and external channels (website, emails, social media).
• Supporting development, implementation and evaluation of communication strategies and materials.
• Providing strategic social media advice and creating social media content for publishing.
• Assisting with media monitoring activities and coordinating media enquiries.
• Building and maintaining relationships across government, industry and other organisations.
• Managing communications projects to timeframes and budgets; supporting procurement documentation.

Skills

Strategic communications

Content development

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Education

Tertiary qualifications in communications

Job description

Senior Communications Advisor

Posted 3 days ago

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting improved work health and safety outcomes across Australia.

This is a unique chance for an experienced Senior Communications Advisor (Senior Communications Officer) to join a Canberra-based Federal Government agency, contributing to nationally significant education, communication and engagement initiatives that help protect Australian workers and improve workplace safety outcomes.

About the Role

Working within the agency’s Communications team, the Senior Communications Advisor (Senior Communications Officer) is accountable (under broad direction and with a high degree of autonomy) for delivering strategic communications support across a range of internal and external channels.

You will write and edit high-quality content, contribute to innovative communication strategies and campaigns, and support media and social media activity in a small, dynamic team environment with a high volume of work and competing priorities.

About the Team

• National education and communication strategies and initiatives


• Media monitoring, media liaison and public affairs services


• Social media management, planning and content development


• Website and intranet management


• Graphic design and publication support (including annual reporting)


• Internal communications and broader stakeholder engagement support

The agency offers flexible working arrangements (aligned to business requirements) and supports professional development, wellbeing initiatives, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting and delivering communications outcomes, including:

• Developing and editing content for a wide range of internal and external communication channels (including website, subscriber communications and social media)


• Supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of communication strategies and materials (campaigns, publications, digital content and creative assets)


• Providing strategic social media advice, moderation support, and developing social media content for publishing


• Supporting media monitoring activities and coordinating media enquiries


• Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships across government, industry and other relevant organisations


• Managing and monitoring communications projects to timeframes and budgets, including troubleshooting and progress tracking


• Assisting with procurement documentation in line with agency and whole-of-government guidelines


• Contributing to business-as-usual and ad hoc communications activities as required

About You

You will demonstrate:

• Proven experience delivering strategic communications outcomes across multiple channels (digital, web, social and internal communications)


• Excellent writing, editing and content development skills, with the ability to turn around a high volume of work to tight deadlines


• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a small, fast-paced team


• Experience supporting communications planning, delivery and evaluation (including reporting on channel performance)


• Sound judgement, initiative and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment

Qualifications / experience (highly desirable)

• Tertiary qualifications in communications (or equivalent), and/or significant experience in a strategic communications role

Security Requirement

Applicants must be Australian citizens and be able to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks, including a police record check. The successful applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance (or already hold a current clearance at an appropriate level).

Description of Contract

• Labour hire contract until February 2028 with scope for extension


• Deliver impactful security awareness campaigns


• Negative 1 security clearance required

Key Details

• Work Location: Canberra


• Contract Type: Labour hire contract


• Security Clearance: Negative 1 clearance required


• Application Deadline: Not specified

Equal Opportunity

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.

Role Highlights

• Opportunity to work in a high-profile federal government agency


• Flexible working arrangements aligned to business requirements


• Strong focus on professional development and wellbeing initiatives


• Inclusive workplace culture with a supportive team environment