Communications Officer

Bureau of Meteorology; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national environmental agency is looking for a skilled Communications Officer to assist with internal and external communications. The role involves drafting content, supporting communication activities, and maintaining consistent branding across various channels. Applicants should have experience in communications support, content creation, and a good understanding of branding. This position will be located in Canberra, Melbourne, or Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting and editing various forms of communications material.
• Ability to support internal and external communications activities effectively.
• Understanding of brand guidelines and communications strategy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of communications activities.
• Develop content for communication channels, ensuring alignment with branding.
• Maintain consistent branding across communications material.

Skills

Communications support

Content creation

Branding and visual support

Job description

Overview

Communications Officer

APS Level 5

Canberra, Melbourne, or Brisbane

The Australian Climate Service seeks a skilled Communications Officer to assist with coordination and delivery of internal and external communications activities for the Australian Climate Service.

Reporting to the Communications Lead, the Communications Officer will support the development of communication plans and strategies, draft content for a range of channels, assist with website maintenance, support internal and external communications activities, and assist with communication administrative tasks as needed.

Role responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Communications Support: Assist in the coordination and implementation of internal and external communications activities. This may include drafting announcements, creating newsletters, social media and/or intranet content, and supporting the organisation of events and engagement activities.
• Content Creation: Assist in the development of content for various communications channels, such as technical reports, website, presentations, social media, newsletters, factsheets, and other communications material. This includes the writing, editing and proofreading content to ensure that it aligns with the ACS' brand guidelines and communications strategy.
• Branding and Visual Support: Assist in maintaining consistent branding across communications material, which may include creating and updating templates, ensuring brand guidelines are followed, and supporting the development of visual assets for the ACS.
• Commitment to APS Values, Employment Principles and Code of Conduct and understanding of the Bureau's diversity and inclusion statement of commitment and the Bureau way.
• Complying with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.

Application details

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025

For further information please review the position description on https://bomcareers.nga.net.au/cp/