Strategic Government Communications Lead (3-Month Contract)

Capital Recruit; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Recruit in Canberra seeks an experienced communications professional to develop and deliver agency-wide corporate communications strategies and plans. You will lead this work with autonomy while collaborating with a small, established team.

This role translates organisational priorities into clear, actionable strategy, aligning senior stakeholders and delivering meaningful outcomes. The initial three-month contract offers scope for extension depending on plan scope and business needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience translating corporate plans into a strategic communications framework.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to distill complex information.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in short timeframes.
• Experience in government environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a corporate communications strategy aligned to the Corporate Plan.
• Translate objectives into practical strategies and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Communications and Media teams to understand needs.
• Engage senior stakeholders to identify priorities and ensure alignment.
• Advise on planning, messaging and stakeholder engagement.
• Strengthen communications capability and consistency across the organisation.
• Provide actionable recommendations for implementing the strategy.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomy

Government experience

Job description

Capital Recruit in Canberra seeks an experienced communications professional to develop and deliver agency-wide corporate communications strategies and plans. You will lead this work with autonomy while collaborating with a small, established team.

This role translates organisational priorities into clear, actionable strategy, aligning senior stakeholders and delivering meaningful outcomes. The initial three-month contract offers scope for extension depending on plan scope and business needs.