Job description
Exciting Opportunity: APS6 Strategic Communications Officers Needed
DFP Recruitment is seeking multiple APS6 Strategic Communications Officers to join our Federal Government client, in a dynamic team leadership role.
About the Role
As an APS6 Strategic Communications Officer, you will:
- Lead and manage team activities with delegated authority and responsibility.
- Provide technical, professional, policy, and operational support for complex problems.
- Coordinate strategic planning, program and project management, and policy development to support our client’s goal of building a world-leading disability service.
- Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, addressing complex, sensitive issues.
Responsibilities
- Organisation and Attention to Detail: Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Clear Communication: Champion plain English, ensuring all materials are accessible and adhere to our clients style and branding guidelines.
- Leadership: Serve as a trusted communications expert, assisting key stakeholders and business partners.
- Content Creation: Draft clear, concise messaging for various audiences, including talking points and speeches.
- Plan Development: Contribute to the development and delivery of communications plans, manage approvals, and coordinate go-live collateral.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Identify and develop key internal stakeholder relationships, addressing and resolving emerging challenges.
- Impact Evaluation: Evaluate the impact of communications, identify learnings, and assess project objectives.
- Support: Assist team members with administrative, technical, and procedural tasks.
Key Skills Required – Must have these skills in order to be suitable
- Copy Writing in Plain English
- Organisational Skills and Attention to Detail
- Stakeholder Management Expertise
Desirable Skills
- Accessible Communications Principles
- Lived Experience of Disability or Work in the Disability Sector
Position Details
- Location: Perth CBD
- Type: Casual position working full-time hours (no leave entitlements but casual loading included).
- Pay Rate: $60.26 per hour plus super
- Contract Length: 12 months with possible extension
- Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 10PM AEST, Friday 7 June 2024 (apply at the latest 3 days prior). Any applications past this can be considered for other similar positions we obtain in the future, so it is still worth applying.
- Requirement: Must be an Australian Citizen to apply.
Should you be interested in applying and meet the key skills required, please apply now with your CV. If you have any questions, please send an email to dcargin@dfp.com.au.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
DFP Recruitment is seeking multiple APS6 Strategic Communications Officers to join our Federal Government client, in a dynamic team leadership role.
About the Role
As an APS6 Strategic Communications Officer, you will:
- Lead and manage team activities with delegated authority and responsibility.
- Provide technical, professional, policy, and operational support for complex problems.
- Coordinate strategic planning, program and project management, and policy development to support our client’s goal of building a world-leading disability service.
- Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, addressing complex, sensitive issues.
Responsibilities
- Organisation and Attention to Detail: Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Clear Communication: Champion plain English, ensuring all materials are accessible and adhere to our clients style and branding guidelines.
- Leadership: Serve as a trusted communications expert, assisting key stakeholders and business partners.
- Content Creation: Draft clear, concise messaging for various audiences, including talking points and speeches.
- Plan Development: Contribute to the development and delivery of communications plans, manage approvals, and coordinate go-live collateral.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Identify and develop key internal stakeholder relationships, addressing and resolving emerging challenges.
- Impact Evaluation: Evaluate the impact of communications, identify learnings, and assess project objectives.
- Support: Assist team members with administrative, technical, and procedural tasks.
Key Skills Required – Must have these skills in order to be suitable
- Copy Writing in Plain English
- Organisational Skills and Attention to Detail
- Stakeholder Management Expertise
Desirable Skills
- Accessible Communications Principles
- Lived Experience of Disability or Work in the Disability Sector
Position Details
- Location: Perth CBD
- Type: Casual position working full-time hours (no leave entitlements but casual loading included).
- Pay Rate: $60.26 per hour plus super
- Contract Length: 12 months with possible extension
- Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 10PM AEST, Friday 7 June 2024 (apply at the latest 3 days prior). Any applications past this can be considered for other similar positions we obtain in the future, so it is still worth applying.
- Requirement: Must be an Australian Citizen to apply.
Should you be interested in applying and meet the key skills required, please apply now with your CV. If you have any questions, please send an email to dcargin@dfp.com.au.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
