Strategic Communications Officer (APS6 Equiv)

Calleo; South Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Calleo is seeking a Strategic Communications Officer (APS6 Equiv) to lead strategic communications, craft engaging content, and coordinate messaging for diverse audiences. The role focuses on strengthening stakeholder relationships, maintaining consistent, on-brand messaging, and driving engagement across channels.

Candidates should demonstrate exceptional writing, storytelling, and social media skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality digital content and collaborate with partners in a

Qualifications

• Strategic communications expert with a flair for impactful storytelling.
• Outstanding writer capable of turning complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Skilled relationship-builder who thrives on stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Social media savvy, with experience driving audience growth and engagement.
• Creative content producer with strong design and digital communication skills.
• Highly organised self-starter who delivers quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic communications and engagement initiatives.
• Create compelling content across multiple channels.
• Build strong partnerships to maximise communication opportunities.
• Ensure clear, consistent and on-brand messaging.
• Manage and grow social media presence and engagement.
• Deliver impactful digital, multimedia and storytelling content.

Skills

Strategic storytelling

Outstanding writing

Stakeholder engagement

Social media growth

Content production

Organised self-starter

Job description

Strategic Communications Officer (APS6 Equiv)

Australia’s lead agency for advancing the nation’s interests internationally, managing diplomatic relationships and supporting Australians overseas.

About the role

This role delivers strategic communications that inform and engage diverse audiences, support key government priorities, and strengthen stakeholder relationships. It involves developing communication materials, coordinating messaging across partners, maintaining digital channels, and ensuring communications are consistent, effective, and aligned with established standards.

Duties

• Drive strategic communications and engagement initiatives.
• Create compelling content across multiple channels.
• Build strong partnerships to maximise communication opportunities.
• Ensure clear, consistent and on-brand messaging.
• Manage and grow social media presence and engagement.
• Deliver impactful digital, multimedia and storytelling content.

Skills & experience

• Strategic communications expert with a flair for impactful storytelling.
• Outstanding writer capable of turning complex information into clear, engaging content.
• Skilled relationship-builder who thrives on stakeholder engagement and collaboration.
• Social media savvy, with experience driving audience growth and engagement.
• Creative content producer with strong design and digital communication skills.
• Highly organised self-starter who delivers quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

To be eligible for this role candidates must hold, at a minimum, a Negative Vetting 1 clearance.

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.