APS5 Communications Officer

APS5 Communication Officer delivering high-profile campaigns across a fast-paced Federal Government environmen

Your new companyThis Federal Government agency is seeking an experienced APS5 Communication Officer to join an established communications team. This opportunity will suit someone who understands the Federal Government environment, knows how government campaigns operate and is ready to step into a busy role and contribute from the outset.
Your new roleAs an APS5 Communication Officer, you will support the development and delivery of communication strategies and campaigns across a broad range of priorities. You will develop high-quality communication materials for web, social media, digital, media, public relations and broader marketing channels. 
Working across multiple projects, you will coordinate campaign activity, approvals, budgets and timelines while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external communication agencies and cross-government partners. You will also support reporting, procurement and contract management activity associated with communication services. 
This is a hands-on role requiring someone who understands the pace, processes and expectations of Federal Government communications and has previous experience supporting or delivering government campaigns.
What you'll need to succeed

• Previous communications experience within the Australian Federal Government
• Demonstrated experience supporting and delivering government communication campaigns
• Strong writing skills across digital, web, social media and communication materials
• Experience coordinating campaign approvals, timelines and competing priorities
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal and external audiences
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and confidence working under pressure
• The ability to work effectively across a small team and multiple project teams 
• Australian citizenship is mandatory for this opportunity
• Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

What you'll get in returnThis is an opportunity to join a busy Federal Government communications environment and contribute to high-profile campaigns with broad public reach. You will work across varied communication channels and gain exposure to campaign strategy, content, stakeholder engagement and delivery. The role offers strong scope for someone with established Federal Government experience to step in quickly and add value.
What you need to do nowIf you have previous Federal Government communications and campaign experience and are available to commence quickly, please apply now with an up-to-date copy of your CV.Australian citizenship is mandatory.
What you need to do now 
Your Marketing and Communications expert, Sonia Diestel-Feddersen is recruiting this exciting vacancy. If you meet the above brief, and you are immediately available, please submit your application today via the link below. For a confidential conversation, please call Georgia Galloway on 8231 3688.   

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