Communications Specialist

COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST- CANBERRA

Federal Government APS 6 level / 12-month contract / Commencing immediate

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within the Federal Government setting in the branch that provides media and social media services, strategic communication services for internal and external audiences and campaign management. The branch also provides videography, graphic design, editing and web services.

The Strategic Communication teams are responsible for working with the department’s business areas to communicate departmental policies, programs and services, and providing communication support to the Minister’s offices. This includes development and implementation of communication strategies, products and publications.

The Internal and Corporate Communication team manages the department’s internal communication activities and provides support to the Secretary and executive to ensure staff are aware of the department’s strategic priorities. The team drives employee engagement through events and story-telling, as well as developing and implementing communication strategies and intranet content.

Senior Communication Officer

Capability and skills

The successful applicants will have:

• the ability to identify and develop solutions for complex communication, media and social media issues
• a degree in journalism, communication or other relevant area or proven experience in developing and implementing communication, media and/or social media strategies
• strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail
• the ability to build and sustain relationships and negotiate confidently with a range of stakeholders and clients
• the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively, establishes and maintains productive working relationships within the team and branch
• proven experience in managing projects from start to finish, monitoring project progress and adjusting plans and activities as required
• excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and complete a range of projects and activities within set timeframes.

The key duties of these positions may include:

• providing strategic advice and services to internal and external clients and stakeholders on media, social media and communication issues
• leading internal and external communication projects with minimal direction
• developing and implementing communication, media, digital and /or social media strategies, and monitoring and evaluating the outcomes
• writing, editing and coordinating departmental and ministerial correspondence, media releases and speeches to a professional standard and within set timeframes
• coordinating, advising and responding to media inquiries
• writing and editing a broad range of communication materials, drawing information from a range of sources
• liaising and negotiating with internal clients, stakeholders, industry, community, media and government organisations.

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Subject Communications Specialist/Canberra