Assistant Director, Strategic Communications, EL1, Corporate (EA2025/92)
ACCC Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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1. Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
2. Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
3. Do you want to lead a team of communications professionals to deliver strategic, integrated communications solutions for the ACCC to Australian consumers?
* Do you want to work at an agency where each day reveals new opportunities to work on some of the biggest issues facing consumers and businesses and have opportunities to pursue new and exciting pathways?
* Do you want to work at a place where smart and dedicated people from all walks of life collaborate to work on meaningful matters?
* Do you want to lead a team of communications professionals to deliver strategic, integrated communications solutions for the ACCC to Australian consumers?
Then this is the place for you At the ACCC, we're proud of the impact we can make together. We understand the responsibilities and challenges that come with a fast moving and ever-changing environment. Our high performing culture is built on a foundation of care, support and inclusion. It's why we're driven by connection and collaboration, sharing our skills, knowledge and support with each other freely and frequently. It's why we prioritise the wellbeing of our people and empower them to work autonomously, flexibly and courageously. At the ACCC, we believe the best version of you is the one that's true to who you are – and that's the you we want working alongside us.
We value flexibility, and all roles can be performed from any capital city in a state or territory or Townsville and are available on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, people with disability and those from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
What you will do as the Assistant Director, Strategic Communications
As an Assistant Director, Strategic Communications you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of a strategic communications or campaign team. You'll work with a talented group of communications professionals who collaborate with business and project areas to deliver outcomes-focused external communication strategies and campaigns using paid, owned, and earned channels. You'll be hands-on and independently lead portfolios of work which may include managing procurement processes, contracts and suppliers providing the ACCC with specialist communications services.
Key Tasks
* Leading a team of up to 5 direct reports, making decisions about priorities and work allocation and providing project direction and advice to team members.
* Developing evidence-based communication strategies and campaigns to create awareness, build trust, and motivate behaviour.
* Collaborating with business and project areas to understand their communication needs and develop and implement effective communication solutions.
* Creating clear and high-quality content for different audiences and channels.
About You
In order to succeed in the role, you will have:
* Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field or more than 5 years relevant experience.
* Demonstrated experience leading, developing and managing people and teams to deliver effective projects on time, on budget and to a high standard.
* Demonstrated experience developing and implementing public sector communication strategies for different audiences using paid, owned and earned channels.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline level security clearance, if not already completed.
To find out more about us and the role, please read the Candidate Kit.
How To Apply
You will be asked to answer two behavioural questions (refer to the Candidate Kit) and submit your resume with key outcomes or what you are most proud of in each role you have held (2 pages maximum)
Salary: $123,702 - $136,900 per annum (plus 15.4% superannuation)
Contact Officer: Erin Glen, erin.glen@accc.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:00pm (AEST), Sunday 29 June 2025
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
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Other
Job function
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Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries
Government Administration
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