EL1 Strategic Communications Manager

Randstad; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead integrated strategic communications for a major Australian initiative in Canberra. In this EL1-equivalent role, you will translate complex technical information into compelling narratives and provide risk and reputation advice to senior stakeholders.

You will draft speeches, media releases, talking points and digital content, manage relationships with government and industry partners, oversee external providers, and use data

Qualifications

• Strategic communications & campaigns proven in complex environments.
• Superior writing and editing for varied audiences.
• Experience handling sensitive public diplomacy, media and reputational risk.
• Political awareness with ability to influence across government entities.
• Understanding of government decision-making processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of integrated, proactive communications strategies, campaigns, and strategic narratives to advance key organizational objectives.
• Provide expert communications advice to senior executives and project leaders, identifying media opportunities and managing reputational risks.
• Draft and coordinate approvals for high-quality materials, including speeches, media releases, talking points, digital content, and factsheets.
• Plan and execute communications for major announcements, Ministerial engagements, and milestone events.
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with diverse government and industry stakeholders.
• Oversee external communications providers and vendors to ensure innovative, high-value deliverables.
• Analyze media coverage and leverage data analytics to refine messaging and measure impact.

Skills

Strategic communications

Exceptional writing

Issue & risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Government knowledge

Job description

Randstad is seeking an experienced, high-performing Communications Manager to lead integrated strategic communications for a major Australian initiative. In this dynamic EL1-equivalent role, you will lead the design and execution of high-impact communications strategies and campaigns, translate complex technical information into compelling narratives, and provide key risk and reputation advice to senior stakeholders.

• Security Clearance: NV1 Clearance required
• NV1 clearance mandatory

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of integrated, proactive communications strategies, campaigns, and strategic narratives to advance key organizational objectives.
• Provide expert communications advice to senior executives and project leaders, identifying media opportunities and managing reputational risks.
• Draft and coordinate approvals for high-quality materials, including speeches, media releases, talking points, digital content, and factsheets.
• Plan and execute communications for major announcements, Ministerial engagements, and milestone events.
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with diverse government and industry stakeholders.
• Oversee external communications providers and vendors to ensure innovative, high-value deliverables.
• Analyze media coverage and leverage data analytics to refine messaging and measure impact.

Key Selection Criteria

• Strategic Communications & Campaigns: Proven track record in developing and executing end-to-end strategic communications frameworks in complex operating environments.
• Exceptional Writing Skills: Superior writing and editing capabilities with experience producing tailored, culturally appropriate content for varied target audiences.
• Issue & Risk Management: Demonstrated experience handling sensitive public diplomacy, media, and reputational risk issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Highly developed political awareness with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple government departments and external entities.
• Government Knowledge: Deep understanding of strategic communications principles, public diplomacy, and government decision-making processes.

We Want to Hear From You If...

• You are a strategic thinker who thrives in high-profile, fast-paced environments.
• You excel at translating complex policy or technical details into clear, engaging narratives.
• You hold an active NV1 security clearance and are ready to jump into an impactful 12+12 month contract.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.