Job description
- Federal Government opportunity in Surry Hills
- 12 months Contract with possible extension
- $60.26 per hour + super
- Hybrid work arrangement
This Government body works with people with disability, providers, and the community to deliver nationally consistent, responsive, and effective regulation of service providers. They seek to uphold the rights of, and promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of people with disability receiving supports or services.
The Role:
We are seeking an APS6 Strategic Communications Officer for a Federal Government Agency. This role is within the Internal Communications Branch, where you will offer strategic advice and support for internal and external communications and engagement activities
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
- Champion plain English in all communications, ensuring that materials are accessible and adhere to agency style and branding guidelines.
- Act as a trusted communications expert, assisting internal stakeholders and business partners to achieve project objectives.
- Draft clear, concise, and effective messaging for diverse audiences, including creating talking points and speeches.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of various communication plans, manage the approval process, and coordinate the release of materials.
- Build and maintain important relationships with internal stakeholders, addressing and resolving any challenges that arise.
- Evaluate the impact of communications, identify lessons learned, and assess whether project objectives have been achieved.
- Provide administrative, technical, and procedural support to team members as needed.
- Clear communication skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and resolve issues independently.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and autonomously.
- Adaptability and strong organizational skills.
- Experience in strategic communication planning and stakeholder management.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Project management skills preferred but not essential.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
To be considered for this role, applicants must hold Australian Citizenship.
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Ankita on 02 9200 3683 for more information.
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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.
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