Lead contemporary communications for Australia's Great Barrier Reef
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced strategic communications professional to join our small team at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Australia's lead management agency for the Reef. The senior communications officer plays a key role in developing, implementing, and evaluating communications plans and activities that support the Reef Authority's strategic direction, share information, raise awareness, and encourage a change in behaviour.
Working as part of a team, the position works collaboratively across the team and the organisation and provides specialist advice on the design, development, and implementation of a range of communication products and activities to deliver agreed corporate priorities. The position is highly operational, achieves results, and manages communication activities end‐to‐end taking a contemporary approach based on data and fit‐for‐purpose delivery. Well‐developed writing, editing, proofreading, presentation, and research skills are essential, as is the ability to lead a work group and navigate complex situations.
The position provides an internal client liaison function and works across the communication section, including providing content for our channels and participating in preparing media clips and the on‐call media roster. Some travel may be required within the Great Barrier Reef region.
What's in it for you
* Contribute to a nationally significant statutory authority
* Deliver strategic communications that support government priorities
* End‐to‐end ownership of communications activities and projects
* Work in a collaborative, inclusive and professional APS environment
* Engage with media, stakeholders and technical experts
* Opportunities to build leadership capability and specialist expertise
* Some travel within the Great Barrier Reef region may be required
What you'll bring
* Demonstrated experience in strategic and contemporary communications
* Strong writing, editing, proofreading and presentation capability
* Sound project, time and priority management skills
* Experience managing a communications work program end‐to‐end
* Ability to provide considered advice in complex environments
* Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, marketing or journalism
About Us
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (the Reef Authority) is a Commonwealth non‐corporate entity, and a statutory agency established by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 (Marine Park Act), reporting to the Minister for the Environment and Water. Our objective is the long‐term protection, ecologically sustainable use, understanding and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef for all Australians and the international community through the care and development of the Marine Park.
Managing a reef roughly the size of Italy demands many skills and talents, so you don't have to be a marine biologist to contribute to our mission. From finance to marketing roles, we have a team almost as diverse as the ecosystem we protect. Our commitment and dedication to the Great Barrier Reef and the Australian public have a long‐lasting impact, and we are looking for individuals who can bring their unique skills, experience, and knowledge to our high‐performing and inclusive organisation.
Apply today
and play a key role in delivering communications that support Reef protection.
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