Strategic Communications Officer

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group in Canberra is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Officer to support delivery of a high-profile international government initiative. You will develop and implement strategic communications activities, manage digital content, support stakeholder engagement and deliver communication products across a complex program.

Working in a fast-paced team, you will collaborate with government stakeholders, overseas posts and program delivery teams to coordinate messaging,

Qualifications

• Experience delivering strategic communications within government or public sector.
• Strong written content for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing social channels and content calendars.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and business areas.
• Experience producing materials such as fact sheets, digital content, briefings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic communication plans and materials.
• Produce high-quality content across digital, social and traditional channels.
• Coordinate communication activities across government stakeholders and partners.
• Manage social media content planning, scheduling and moderation.
• Create engaging digital assets and branded communication products.
• Develop information resources for target audiences.
• Coordinate translation and publication of key information materials.
• Assist with multimedia development (video and images).
• Support content collection (stakeholder stories, case studies).
• Monitor communication effectiveness and suggest improvements.

Skills

Strategic communications

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Social media management

Project coordination

Written communication

Autonomy & teamwork

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Strategic Communications Officerto support the delivery of a high-profile international government initiative.

Working within a fast-paced team environment, you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic communications activities, managing digital content, supporting stakeholder engagement, and delivering communication products across a complex government program.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an important international partnership while working closely with government stakeholders, overseas posts and program delivery teams.

In this position, you will:

• Develop and maintain strategic communication plans and supporting materials.
• Produce high-quality communication content across digital, social media and traditional channels.
• Coordinate communication activities across multiple government stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Manage social media content planning, scheduling and moderation activities.
• Create engaging digital assets and branded communication products.
• Develop fact sheets, information products and communication resources for target audiences.
• Coordinate translation and publication of key information materials.
• Assist with multimedia development, including video and image content.
• Support content collection initiatives, including stakeholder stories and case studies.
• Monitor communication effectiveness and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience developing and delivering strategic communication initiatives within a government, corporate or public sector environment.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce high-quality content for diverse audiences.
• Experience managing social media channels, content calendars and online engagement activities.
• Proven ability to coordinate communication activities across multiple stakeholders and business areas.
• Experience producing communication materials including fact sheets, digital content, briefings and promotional assets.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience using graphic design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or similar design platforms.
• Knowledge of digital communications, content management and social media best practice.
• Experience coordinating multimedia content including video and photography assets.
• Understanding of communication governance, branding and moderation requirements.
• Previous experience working within the Australian Government environment.

Security Requirements

• Minimum NV1 Security Clearance required.
• NV2 Security Clearance highly regarded.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances throughout the contract.

If you are an experienced communications professional with a passion for strategic communications, digital engagement and stakeholder collaboration, we encourage you to apply.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.