EOI – APS5 – APS6 Communications Officer

HorizonOne Recruitment Pty; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home flexibility

Great benefits

Job summary

HorizonOne Recruitment is seeking an APS5-6 Communications Officer in Canberra, Australia. The role supports federal departments with communications, engagement strategies and stakeholder relations.

Australian citizenship and baseline security clearance are required, with flexibility for work-from-home options. 2-5 years of APS experience and qualifications in Communications, Journalism, PR or Marketing are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in APS is preferred.
• Australian citizenship and baseline security clearance required.
• Ability to work in time-sensitive environments and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing communications and engagement strategies.
• Providing strategic advice and creating promotional communications collateral to raise awareness of departmental initiatives.
• Engaging and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Creating newsletters, articles, and content for internet/intranet and social media.

Skills

Communications

Stakeholder management

Content development

Public relations

Education

Communications/PR degree

Journalism degree

Marketing degree

Job description

HorizonOne Recruitment is a leading Canberra-based recruitment firm, partnering with some of the Australian Government's most sought-after departments and agencies.

Our approach puts you first, taking the time to understand your skills, experience and career goals to connect you with opportunities that are the right fit for you.

The Opportunity

Are you a Communications Officer with federal government experience? We'd love to connect and learn more about your experience and what you're looking for in your next role.

HorizonOne works with a range of Australian Government departments and agencies, supporting recruitment across labour hire and non-ongoing contracts, from short-term assignments to longer-term opportunities.

High-performing contractors may have opportunities to extend their contracts or secure ongoing APS employment.

With strong demand across our network and many of our active candidates already placed, we're seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified Communications Officers interested in exploring their next opportunity.

We also support existing APS employees with Section 26 (s26) temporary and permanent transfers between eligible Commonwealth departments and agencies, helping candidates take the next step in their careers.

The Role

The responsibilities of each position vary, but as a Communications Officer, you will be:

• Developing and implementing communications and engagement strategies
• Supporting policy and program areas by providing strategic advice and developing promotional communications collateral to drive awareness around departmental initiatives
• Engaging and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Developing newsletters, articles, and content for internet/intranet and social media platforms

The Ideal Person

To be considered for an APS5 - APS6 Communications Officer opportunity you'll have 2-5 years of experience, preferably within the APS, with a qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Marketing.

You will have the ability to work in time sensitive environments and build productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be flexible in responding to changing priorities.

Australian citizenship and a minimum baseline security clearance are required to apply.

Salary / Rate

• APS5 salary range: $90,000 - $98,000 + 15.4% super
• APS6 salary range: $100,000 - $114,000 + 15.4% super
• Please note that the salary range may differ depending on the federal government department/agency
• Work from home flexibility
• Great working benefits

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.