Job details
The Communications Manager will have responsibility for leading and managing a wide range of reporting and communications activities for the GovAI Program.
Key duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities for the successful candidate/s:
Coordinate, draft, and edit regular program performance reports.
Liaise directly with key stakeholders and teams to gather, verify, and synthesise information on milestones, risks, budget, and outcomes.
Contribute high-quality, program-specific content for a variety of internal and external documents and publications.
Prepare clear, concise, and timely briefs, talking points, and submissions for executive and ministerial audiences.
Draft responses to formal inquiries, such as QoNs, Senate Estimates and FOI requests.
Develop and maintain program reporting frameworks, processes and templates.
Author and edit content for a variety of internal and external communication channels.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of reporting frameworks and processes, identifying opportunities to enhance clarity and impact.
Effectively negotiate and manage input from multiple stakeholders to produce cohesive and accurate documents under pressure.
Interpret and communicate project data for a range of audiences and stakeholders.
Provide tracking against project benefits realisation metrics using evidence and insights.
Technical skills
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality reports, briefs, and corporate documents.
Proven ability to translate complex, technical, or operational detail into clear, logical, and persuasive narratives for a variety of audiences.
Confidence in engaging with senior staff and subject matter experts to seek clarity, negotiate content, and provide advice.
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with a commitment to producing well-researched and evidence-based work.
Demonstrated ability to understand the link between program activities and strategic objectives.
An analytical mindset, with the ability to synthesise information from various sources to form a coherent and insightful picture of program performance.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build trust and rapport with program delivery teams and technical experts.
A collaborative and flexible approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
Experience with writing in a government context is desirable.
Experience with PowerBI is desirable.
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