Strategic Communications Lead — NV1 Cleared

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 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