Our client is a large federal government department whose work affects the health and wellbeing of people across Australia.
Its in-house communication branch provides strategic communication, campaign management, stakeholder engagement, content production and market research to support the department’s priorities.
The Opportunity
This is a 12-month non-ongoing contract within the communications branch, a role that will see you taking campaigns from planning through to delivery.
It is a hands-on role that combines writing and content development with the budget, timeline and procurement work that keeps government campaigns on track.
You’ll have a chance to:
Work on national campaigns that reach a broad public audience across web, social, digital, media and print channels
Build a practical understanding of how Australian Government campaigns are developed, approved and delivered
Gain hands-on experience with campaign budgets, timelines, procurement and contracts, skills that carry into more senior communication roles
Work directly with external communication agencies and cross-government stakeholders
Develop content on a range of health topics rather than a single program
The Role
You will support the delivery of campaigns and communication strategies, with a genuine mix of content development and project administration.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting the planning, development and delivery of communication strategies and national campaigns
Writing and preparing content across web, social media, digital channels, media and public relations activity, marketing materials and information products
Planning and tracking campaign budgets and timelines
Managing day-to-day administration, procurement and contract management for communication services, in line with Commonwealth processes
Coordinating approvals and following Australian Government campaign development requirements
Preparing for and running meetings with internal stakeholders and external communication agencies
Contributing to reporting and compliance processes
Building and maintaining working relationships with internal, cross-government and external stakeholders
The Ideal Person
You have experience at the APS5 level within state or federal government campaigns, communications, and/or media.
You will bring the following skills and experience:
Experience in communications or marketing
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality materials for different channels and audiences
Strong organisation and time management, and the judgement to manage competing priorities and deadlines under pressure
Experience managing components of projects, including budgets and timelines
A client service focus and the ability to build productive working relationships
Comfort working within a small team as well as across broader project teams
An Australian citizenship is required for this role.
Salary / Rate
$90k – $98k + 15.4% Super
12-month non-ongoing contract, full-time.
Based in Canberra, with a flexible arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.
Open to considering applicants from Melbourne and Adelaide
How to Apply
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Abbie Azzilla on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 22021 .
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