Closes: 10 February 2026
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $95,722 - $100,956 plus superannuation
Position No: 11993
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 03 February 2026
Contact Officer: Eliza Slattery on or
Details: The City and Environment Directorate (CED) brings together the people, services and systems that shape Canberra's future. We are a new directorate with a bold purpose: to deliver smarter, more connected services that respond to the needs of our Territory and community.
The Communications and Engagement Officer role exists to support the City and Environment Communications and Engagement team in delivering clear, timely, and effective communication that fosters community understanding and participation. This position contributes to the development and implementation of integrated communication strategies and campaigns, ensuring alignment with contemporary practices and digital engagement trends. It plays a key role in preparing high-quality content across multiple channels, managing stakeholder relationships, and responding to requests from executive leadership, government offices, and media. The role also supports emergency communication efforts through the Public Information Coordination Centre when required and provides administrative assistance to the Executive Branch Manager, while upholding ACT Public Service (ACTPS) values and promoting respect, integrity, collaboration, and innovation in all activities.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge
* Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prepare targeted content for various channels to reach a wide and diverse audience.
* A sound knowledge of contemporary communications practices including social media and digital channels.
Behavioural Capabilities
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet multiple deadlines amid competing priorities. Ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Resilience and the ability to work productively in a high-pressure environment.
* Commitment to ACTPS values, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and to workplace health, safety and wellbeing.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 March 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months.
A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
This position is in a workplace designed for activity-based work (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk. The position supports flexible working options including hybrid working - a combination of working from home, working in the designated office and working from FlexiSpace locations across the ACT.
How to apply: Please submit your response of no more than two pages addressing the Selection Criteria considering the Position Description, together with your curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
City and Environment
City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 March 2026 with the possibility of extension up to six months.
Career interest categories:
Administration and Governance
Communications, Media and Marketing
Environmental Care and Sustainability