Communications & EngagementOfficer

Ignite; Sydney; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite is partnering with a well-regarded Australian Government organisation to appoint a Communications & Engagement Officer in Sydney. The role focuses on engaging content, digital channels, and hands-on events to support domestic and international outreach.

You will contribute to social media, stakeholder engagement, and campaigns, with a Baseline Clearance or ability to obtain one, and a strong eye for detail in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the government sector.
• Baseline Security Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging digital content.
• Demonstrated event coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, creative and solutions-focused mindset.
• Confidence working independently and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Mandarin-Chinese language skills are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain social media channels and digital communications activities.
• Create engaging content across a range of platforms and audiences.
• Coordinate events, forums, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support the delivery of communications campaigns and engagement initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Monitor digital performance and identify opportunities to improve audience engagement.
• Provide communications support across day-to-day business activities.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Event coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Project management

Job description

Communications & Engagement Officer

Are you a communications professional who thrives on creating engaging content, managing digital channels, and delivering successful events?

Sydney | Permanent Fulltime | 103k-115k plus 15.4% super

We are partnering with a well-regarded Australian Government organisation that plays an important role in strengthening Australia's international relationships through partnerships, stakeholder engagement, cultural initiatives, and public diplomacy programs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful work with domestic and international reach.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on and can quickly become a trusted member of a busy team, supporting social media, communications, events, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Please note that this role is only open to Australian Citizens. An exististing Baseline Clearance is highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain social media channels and digital communications activities
• Create engaging content across a range of platforms and audiences
• Coordinate events, forums, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Support the delivery of communications campaigns and engagement initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
• Monitor digital performance and identify opportunities to improve audience engagement
• Provide communications support across day-to-day business activities

About You

You will bring:

• Previoius experience working in the government sector
• A current Baseline Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one
• Strong experience managing social media platforms and creating engaging digital content
• Demonstrated event coordination and stakeholder engagement experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, creative and solutions-focused mindset
• Confidence working independently and delivering high-quality outcomes
• Mandarin-Chinese language skills are highly regarded