Strategic Communications & Digital Platforms Lead

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government's Infrastructure Canberra Directorate seeks an Assistant Director in Foundational and Strategic Communications. This full-time temporary role supports digital systems, coordinates photography and videography, and helps create and publish digital content across channels.

You will lead a small team, manage priorities, and engage with internal and external stakeholders while upholding ACTPS values and diversity commitments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in journalism, media management, corporate/strategic communications and/or marketing.
• Experience using Stakeholder and Content Management platforms such as Consultation Manager or Squiz Matrix.
• Available for occasional weekend and after-hours work, with access to flex time.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enable, and manage digital systems and tools that support communications and engagement, including websites and stakeholder platforms.
• Coordinate photography and videography for internal and external communications.
• Create and publish digital content across channels and manage publishing workflows.
• Lead a small team to balance competing priorities with high standards and accuracy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Content management

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

Squiz Matrix

Consultation Manager

Job description

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government's Infrastructure Canberra Directorate seeks an Assistant Director in Foundational and Strategic Communications. This full-time temporary role supports digital systems, coordinates photography and videography, and helps create and publish digital content across channels.

You will lead a small team, manage priorities, and engage with internal and external stakeholders while upholding ACTPS values and diversity commitments.