This agencies’ work is informed by research and evidence, and it collaborates closely with governments, industry and community stakeholders across the country.
As a smaller agency with a national remit, its communications reach a broad audience.
The Opportunity
The Agency is looking for a Senior Communications Advisor to join its Communications team on a 12-to-18-month contract.
The team provides strategic communication advice and delivers the full communications mix, including national education campaigns, media liaison, social media, website and intranet management, graphic design, publications and the annual report.
Because the agency is small, this role works across all of it rather than being confined to a single channel.
Work across web, social, media, internal communications and campaigns, not just one channel
Contribute to national education and communication campaigns
Manage communication projects end to end, including timeframes, budgets and procurement
Build working relationships with stakeholders across industry, government and international partners
Hybrid arrangement, with two days a week working from home
The Role
Working with the Assistant Directors Communications, you will help plan, deliver and evaluate the Agency’s internal and external communications.
Your key responsibilities will be:
Writing and editing content for the Agency’s website, subscriber emails, social media and internal channels
Helping develop, deliver and evaluate communication strategies, campaigns, publications and creative materials
Providing social media advice, moderate and monitor channels daily, and create content for publishing
Gathering and analysing channel data to report on the performance of internal and external communications
Supporting media monitoring and coordinate responses to media enquiries
Coordinating the Agency’s internal communications in partnership with the Assistant Director
Managing communication projects to timeframes and budget, resolving issues as they arise
Preparing procurement documentation in line with Agency and whole-of-government guidelines
Contributing to business and operational planning, and provide administrative support to the Communications section
The Ideal Person
You are an experienced communications professional with APS experience.
You will bring the following skills and experience:
Experience in a strategic communications role, ideally within government or a policy environment
Strong writing and editing skills across web, email, social media and internal channels
Hands-on social media experience, including content creation, moderation and performance reporting
Experience managing multiple communication projects to tight timeframes and budgets
Experience with media monitoring and coordinating media enquiries
The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Mandatory requirement
Australian citizenship and a Baseline security clearance.
Desirable:
A tertiary qualification in communications or a related discipline.
Salary
$65/hr – $75/hr + 12% Super
12 to 18 month labour hire contract
Canberra-based role with work from home flexibility up to 2 days per week
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. 22019 .
HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.