EL1 Campaign Managers, Communications Branch

Australian Treasury; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking EL1 Campaign Managers to oversee the implementation of large-scale advertising campaigns. The role requires proven expertise in managing advertising projects, navigating Government approval processes, and coordinating with various stakeholders effectively. The candidates must excel at developing communication strategies, analyzing research results, and delivering quality outcomes while managing competing priorities. This full-time position is crucial for enhancing Government communications and requires strong collaboration skills within a small team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering and managing advertising campaigns.
• Experience managing diverse specialists and agencies.
• Strong understanding of the Australian Government advertising process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver effective Government advertising campaigns.
• Provide high-level advice and support to Ministers' offices.
• Analyze research results and develop communication strategies.

Skills

Delivery and management of advertising campaigns

Understanding of Government approval process

Ability to manage competing workloads

Experience with diverse specialists

Strong communication skills

Job description

EL1 Campaign Managers, Communications Branch

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The positions will be responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of large‑scale Government advertising campaigns within a small team. To be successful in this role you will work in collaboration with the Campaign Director to support ministerial offices, Executive, policy teams and key Government agency stakeholders to deliver high quality communications in short timeframes.

The successful applicants will have a proven track record in delivering and managing advertising campaigns. This includes a thorough understanding of the Government approval process, managing competing workloads and an ability to respond and adapt to issues quickly. You will be required to develop briefings, both formal and informal, across all areas of campaign development, distilling information to core issues and recommendations.

You will also have experience in managing diverse specialists such as researchers, creative agencies, public relations, First Nations and CALD specialist agencies, digital and web developers to deliver advertising materials for mass media as well as below the line approaches. You will be an experienced manager with a focus on delivering quality outcomes and know how to drive the development, implementation and evaluation of advertising campaigns through all relevant processes and approvals.

You will be required to build and maintain strong working relationships with the Treasury portfolio Ministers and their offices, the departmental Executive and policy divisions and provide forthright advice and recommendations throughout the development process.

Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to

• Develop and deliver effective and efficient Government advertising campaigns that comply with the relevant guidelines.
• Provide high-level, expert advice and support to Treasury’s executive and portfolio ministers’ offices.
• Develop communication strategies that align with research insights and take into consideration the environment.
• Be confident in briefing agencies (creative, research, public relations, First Nations, CALD and media buying) through written and verbal channels and drive regular meetings to progress work.
• Understand research methodologies, development of questionnaires to achieve insights and an ability to analyse and translate research results for a range of purposes.
• Ensure competing priorities are delivered to a high standard, proactively progress work and identify, resolve and communicate issues as they arise.
• Understand procurement, financial and contract management as part of campaign development.
• Be a senior leader in a small team to deliver key priority advertising campaigns within challenging timeframes.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

• A thorough understanding of the Australian Government advertising process.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and implementing Government advertising campaigns.
• Experience in briefing and managing research, creative, public relations, First Nations, CALD and media buying agencies.
• Experience in Government communications.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Administrative, General Business, and Other
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