Communications Officer

Hudson (Australia); Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canberra CBD location

Job summary

Hudson (Australia) is partnering with a Federal Government agency to recruit an experienced Communications Officer (APS6) in Canberra, ACT. The role combines strategic communications, content development and stakeholder engagement to support organisational priorities and industry initiatives.

You will develop and deliver communication plans, translate technical information for public audiences and provide expert advice to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a communications, public relations, journalism or marketing role, ideally within government or a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and campaigns.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience producing engaging content across multiple digital and traditional communication channels.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence providing strategic communications advice.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans, campaigns and engagement initiatives.
• Create, edit and publish high-quality content across websites, newsletters, EDMs, social media and internal communication channels.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory information into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate messaging.
• Support corporate communications, executive messaging, media materials and industry updates.
• Provide expert communications advice to internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Support consultation and change initiatives through targeted communication and engagement activities.
• Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure communications are consistent, accurate and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Identify and manage potential communication and reputational risks.

Skills

Writing and editing

Stakeholder engagement

Content development

Strategic communications

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Communications Officer | APS6 Canberra, ACT | Federal Government Opportunity | Contract Position

Hudson are proud to be partnering with a Federal Government agency to recruit an experienced Communications Officer to support the delivery of strategic, corporate and industry-focused communications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled communications professional who enjoys developing engaging content, delivering targeted campaigns and translating complex information into clear, accessible messaging.

The Opportunity

Working across two key communications teams, you will play an important role in developing and delivering communication strategies that support organisational priorities, strengthen stakeholder engagement and promote awareness of important industry initiatives.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining strategic communications, content development, stakeholder engagement and digital publishing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans, campaigns and engagement initiatives.
• Create, edit and publish high-quality content across websites, newsletters, EDMs, social media and internal communication channels.
• Translate complex technical and regulatory information into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate messaging.
• Support corporate communications, executive messaging, media materials and industry updates.
• Provide expert communications advice to internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Support consultation and change initiatives through targeted communication and engagement activities.
• Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure communications are consistent, accurate and aligned with organisational priorities.
• Identify and manage potential communication and reputational risks.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a communications, public relations, journalism or marketing role, ideally within government or a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and campaigns.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Experience producing engaging content across multiple digital and traditional communication channels.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence providing strategic communications advice.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-profile communication initiatives within a Federal Government agency.
• Diverse role spanning strategic communications, digital content and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborative environment working alongside experienced communications professionals.
• Canberra CBD location, with occasional work-from-home arrangements subject to approval.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.

Interested?If you're an experienced Communications Officer looking for your next opportunity within the Federal Government, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences- because when different voices come together, amazing things happen

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusiveofmandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles. Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.