Must be Australian Citizen
Clearance: Ability to obtain clearance
Location: Canberra
Contract: 12 month Assignment
Are you a communications professional with a talent for managing multiple projects, driving internal engagement, and delivering clear, consistent messaging? We are seeking a Communications Officer to support a broad portfolio of diagnostic reform initiatives.
About the Role In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering communications across up to ten concurrent projects. You'll play a vital part in synthesising complex information, aligning messaging across initiatives, and fostering strong engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate communications across multiple ongoing projects, ensuring alignment and consistency in messaging.
- Synthesize and disseminate complex information clearly across all diagnostic reform initiatives.
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that support both internal and external engagement goals.
- Prepare and distribute a range of communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, and digital content.
- Apply change management best practices to communication planning and execution, driving adoption and internal engagement.
- Support broader organisational change initiatives through strategic and effective messaging.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication between project teams and external partners.
- Address and resolve communication-related challenges in a timely and proactive manner.
- Create and manage engaging, accurate content for websites, social media, and internal platforms.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, providing regular reports and insights.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements to increase the impact and reach of communication efforts.
Key skills required
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive and adaptable to changing priorities
If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting "Apply for this job". Alternatively you can contact Leanne Porter - leanne.porter@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.