Public Affairs Officer (EL1 Equivalent)

Indigeco Pty Ltd; North Canberra; On-site; AUD 131,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EL1-equivalent role

Flexible working arrangements

Canberra-based on-site onboarding

Job summary

Indigeco Pty Ltd is seeking a Public Affairs Officer (EL1 equivalent) to lead the planning and delivery of a major national event scheduled for 2027 in Canberra, ACT. You will coordinate media activities, stakeholder engagement, and comprehensive communications materials across multiple channels.

The role focuses on autonomous delivery, engaging senior leaders and policy stakeholders, and managing timelines, budgets and contracts to ensure a successful end-to-end event experience for a

Qualifications

• Experience in public affairs, communications, media, stakeholder engagement or event management.
• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering large-scale or national events.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written communication and ability to develop collateral across channels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of a high-profile national event in 2027.
• Manage external suppliers, service providers, budgets and contracts.
• Develop event briefs, communication plans and supporting resources.
• Coordinate media activities and event-related public affairs requirements.
• Provide strategic communications and stakeholder engagement advice.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications

Stakeholder engagement

Event management

Media relations

Education

Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing degree

Job description

Public Affairs Officer (EL1 Equivalent)

Canberra, ACT | Contract to 30 June 2027 + Possible 6-Month Extension

$95-$100 per hour + Super | Baseline Security Clearance Required

Are you an experienced communications, media, public affairs or events professional looking for an opportunity to lead the delivery of a high-profile national event within the Federal Government environment?

We are seeking a Public Affairs Officer (EL1 equivalent) to join a high-performing communications team and play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering a significant national event scheduled for 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys stakeholder engagement, and can confidently manage complex projects, media activities and event delivery from concept through to execution.

About the Role

Working closely with senior leaders, policy teams and project stakeholders, you will lead the planning and delivery of a major national event while providing strategic communications and public affairs support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the planning and delivery of a high-profile event in 2027
• Managing external suppliers and service providers
• Coordinating event logistics, timelines, budgets and contracts
• Developing event briefs, communication plans and supporting resources
• Providing strategic communication and stakeholder engagement advice
• Managing media activities and event-related public affairs requirements
• Developing communication materials including:
  • Media content
  • Stakeholder communications
  • Website content
  • Social media content
  • Video and digital resources
• Supporting broader communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives as required
• Working autonomously while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in public affairs, communications, media, stakeholder engagement or event management
• Demonstrated experience planning and delivering events, ideally large-scale or national events
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience developing communication collateral across multiple channels
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Highly Regarded

• Experience managing media activities for events
• Previous Federal Government or APS experience
• Qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline
• Experience delivering communications projects in complex stakeholder environments

What's on Offer?

• Contract through to 30 June 2027
• Potential 6-month extension
• Canberra-based role
• Competitive rate of $95-$100 per hour + Super
• EL1-equivalent opportunity
• Opportunity to lead a significant national event
• Exposure to senior government stakeholders and strategic projects
• Flexible working arrangements available following onboarding and training

Requirements

• Current Baseline Security Clearance (or ability to obtain/transfer)
• Ability to complete pre-engagement screening, including a National Police Check
• Australian working rights

Location

Greenway, ACT

The successful candidate will initially work onsite to support onboarding and training, with flexible working arrangements available thereafter, subject to operational requirements.