Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Canberra seeks a Senior Communications Officer to lead the creation of high quality, accessible content and support external engagement.

You will monitor suicide-related issues for serving and ex-serving ADF members, report on the Royal Commission recommendations, and collaborate across teams while delivering engaging media releases, talking points, website content and newsletters.

Qualifications

• High adaptability and ability to collaborate within a small agency.
• Excellent interpersonal and engagement skills with trauma-informed communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inquire and report on issues relevant to suicide and suicidality for serving and ex-serving ADF members.
• Monitor, inquire and report on the Government’s response to the Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission recommendations.
• Report to the Assistant Director of Communications and Media; deliver work across a broad set of communications projects.
• Lead the creation of high-quality, accessible content including media releases, talking points, website content, social media posts, emails and newsletters.

Skills

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Canberra seeks a Senior Communications Officer to lead the creation of high quality, accessible content and support external engagement.

You will monitor suicide-related issues for serving and ex-serving ADF members, report on the Royal Commission recommendations, and collaborate across teams while delivering engaging media releases, talking points, website content and newsletters.