Entry-Level Communications Coordinator | Content & Social

Institute of Public Administration; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog-friendly office

WFH opportunities after probation

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Institute of Public Administration – Canberra ACT is seeking a communications assistant to join our team. You will support our communications and engagement activities, under guidance from the head of strategic communications and the communications and engagement manager.

A typical day includes updating our website, writing content for the weekly newsletter, and preparing social media posts to engage a public sector audience. You’ll also help compile campaign reporting to support planning.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Experience with content management systems and marketing software is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Upload/update information on the website.
• Write content for weekly newsletter (copy and graphics).
• Prepare social media posts for the week with varied formats.
• Compile routine campaign and channel performance reporting.

Skills

Strong communicator

Writing & editing

Social media content

Autonomous work

Education

Communications/Marketing degree or in progress

1 year communications/marketing experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Canva

Wordpress

Hubspot

Job description

Institute of Public Administration – Canberra ACT is seeking a communications assistant to join our team. You will support our communications and engagement activities, under guidance from the head of strategic communications and the communications and engagement manager.

A typical day includes updating our website, writing content for the weekly newsletter, and preparing social media posts to engage a public sector audience. You’ll also help compile campaign reporting to support planning.