Communications Officer - APS5/6 Equivalent - NV1

McArthur; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McArthur seeks a Communications Officer for a labour hire assignment with a Federal Government client in Canberra. The role focuses on developing clear communications to support security policies, changes, and staff awareness, combining writing, editing, and campaign delivery with stakeholder engagement.

The 12-month assignment runs from February 2027 to February 2028, with an option to extend. Full-time, up to 37.5 hours per week, based in Barton with flexible arrangements considered on a

Qualifications

• Experience producing clear, accurate communications tailored to different audiences.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills for briefs, reports and staff communications.
• Ability to analyse information and explain complex matters in straightforward language.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative approach.
• Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Develop written, digital and visual communications to support security awareness campaigns and change initiatives.
• Draft, edit and proofread correspondence, briefs, reports and staff communications.
• Translate security policies into practical information for different audiences.
• Support staff outreach, awareness activities and events.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver consistent messages.
• Research and analyse information to support communications and timely security advice.
• Monitor the team mailbox, respond to enquiries and escalate complex matters.
• Provide administrative support and keep your manager informed of emerging issues and priorities.

Skills

Clear communications

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Stakeholder engagement

Campaign delivery

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Communications Officer - APS5/6 Equivalent - NV1

Communications Officer - APS5/6 Equivalent

McArthur is seeking a Communications Officer for a labour hire opportunity with a Federal Government client in Canberra.

You will develop clear, engaging communications that help staff understand security policies, support organisational change and strengthen security awareness. The role combines writing and editing with campaign delivery, stakeholder engagement and day-to-day team support.

The opportunity

Proposed 12-month assignment from February 2027 to February 2028.

Option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Full-time hours, up to 37.5 hours per week.

Based in Barton, Canberra.

Flexible work arrangements assessed on a case-by-case basis.

What you will be doing

Develop written, digital and visual communications to support security awareness campaigns and change initiatives.

Draft, edit and proofread correspondence, briefs, reports and staff communications.

Help translate security policies and procedures into practical information for different audiences.

Support staff outreach, awareness activities and events.

Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather information and deliver consistent messages.

Research and analyse information to support communications and timely security advice.

Monitor the team mailbox when required, respond to enquiries and elevate more complex matters.

Provide administrative support and keep your manager informed of emerging issues and priorities.

What you will bring

Experience producing clear, accurate communications tailored to different audiences.

Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, including experience preparing correspondence, briefs or reports.

The ability to analyse information and explain complex matters in straightforward language.

Strong stakeholder engagement skills and a collaborative approach.

Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

A professional approach to handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.

Experience in graphic design using Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, event management, project delivery, training and assessment, marketing, public relations or technical writing would be valued but is not essential.

You must be an Australian citizen and already hold a current Australian Government Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance or higher when applying. Your clearance must remain valid throughout the assignment.