Strategic Communications Officer — APS6

SOS Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS Recruitment is seeking an APS6 Communications Officer for a Canberra, ACT role, supporting the delivery of strategic communications for a significant international partnership and mobility program.

You will develop materials, co-ordinate with government and international stakeholders, manage social media, and create multimedia content. Strong writing, stakeholder engagement and design skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in strategic communications within government or similar complex environments.
• Strong written communication and content development skills.
• Experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans.
• Experience developing and moderating social media content.
• Proficiency with graphic design software (Adobe Illustrator and/or InDesign).
• Ability to produce professional information products and multimedia content.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, implement and update strategic communications plans.
• Develop materials relating to international development, security and mobility initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal teams, government agencies and international stakeholders.
• Ensure communications align with branding and visual identity requirements.
• Support social media channels and content creation and scheduling.
• Design social media tiles and visual materials using Illustrator or InDesign.
• Monitor social media and maintain records; support moderation policies.
• Draft and review fact sheets and public information products.
• Coordinate translation of key communications materials.
• Support image and video content development and asset library management.
• Assist with capturing participant stories and interviews.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Social media content development

Graphic design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

SOS Recruitment is seeking an APS6 Communications Officer for a Canberra, ACT role, supporting the delivery of strategic communications for a significant international partnership and mobility program.

You will develop materials, co-ordinate with government and international stakeholders, manage social media, and create multimedia content. Strong writing, stakeholder engagement and design skills are essential.