EL1 Public Affairs Officer

face2face Recruitment; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Hybrid working

Job summary

face2face Recruitment seeks an EL1-equivalent Public Affairs Officer to lead planning and delivery of a high-profile 2027 event within a Canberra-based government environment. This seven-month, casual on-hire assignment offers hybrid working and a rate of AUD 81.25–AUD 92.24 per hour, plus superannuation.

You will work closely with policy teams and project stakeholders, guiding event planning, media requirements and communications, and providing expert advice under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in event management, including large-scale events.
• Experience in public affairs, media or communications.
• Qualifications in communications, marketing, journalism or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead delivery of the 2027 event with key stakeholders.
• Manage external suppliers and coordinate quality deliverables to deadlines.
• Develop resources, briefs, budgets and contracts for events.

Skills

Event management

Public affairs

Media relations

Communications

Education

Communications/Marketing/Journalism degree

Job description

Join our client’s team as an EL1-equivalent Public Affairs Officer and take the lead in planning and delivering a significant event in 2027. This seven-month, casual on-hire assignment offers the opportunity to bring your event management and communications expertise to a dynamic government environment.

Based in Canberra, the role offers hybrid working and a rate of $81.25–$92.24 per hour, plus superannuation. The assignment is expected to commence as soon as possible and run through to 30 June 2027, with a potential extension.

Join our client’s team as an EL1-equivalent Public Affairs Officer and take the lead in planning and delivering a significant event in 2027. This seven-month, casual on-hire assignment offers the opportunity to bring your event management and communications expertise to a dynamic government environment.

Based in Canberra, the role offers hybrid working and a rate of $81.25–$92.24 per hour, plus superannuation. The assignment is expected to commence as soon as possible and run through to 30 June 2027, with a potential extension.

About the role

Working closely with the Section Director, policy teams and project stakeholders, you’ll guide event planning and delivery in a complex, fast-moving environment. You’ll provide practical advice, manage suppliers and help ensure event communications and media requirements are delivered to a high standard and within tight timeframes.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and lead delivery of a 2027 event with the Section Director, policy area and project stakeholders.
• Manage external suppliers, coordinating quality deliverables against tight deadlines.
• Develop and manage event resources, briefs, budgets and contracts.
• Provide expert event and communications advice to support planning, engagement and best-practice communications.
• Develop or oversee communications for diverse audiences, including social media and web content, media and stakeholder materials, videos and accessible resources.
• Coordinate media requirements for the event in line with the approach advised by the Minister’s Office.
• Work under limited direction, taking responsibility for your workload and priorities.
• Support other section projects and Communication Branch priorities as required.

About you

You’ll bring demonstrated experience in event management, ideally involving large-scale events, alongside experience in public affairs, media or communications. Relevant qualifications in communications, marketing, journalism or a related discipline are also valued. Experience managing media for events would be an advantage.

You’ll be organised, adaptable and comfortable managing stakeholders and suppliers while delivering quality work under pressure. Canberra-based candidates are preferred to support a local event in 2027.

Eligibility and checks

• Baseline Security Clearance
• Australian Citizen