Independent Statutory Authority Location: Canberra or Adelaide preferred Capacity: 6 Month Labour Hire ContractAssistant Director, Strategic Communications – EL1 EquivalentShowcase your leadership and stakeholder skills in this 6-month contract leading strategic communications for an Independent Statutory AuthorityAn Independent Statutory Body is seeking a seasoned communications professional to lead strategic content and engagement initiatives.
This EL1-level role requires strong leadership capability, a deep understanding of the government communications environment, and proven experience managing high-performing teams.
You'll work collaboratively across the agency, with other government departments and external partners to deliver impactful, audience-focused communications.This is a 6-month labour hire contract, ideally based in Canberra or Adelaide, offering the opportunity to contribute to high-impact work in a purpose-driven organisationAbout the RoleReporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic communication campaigns and content that support priority projects and organisational objectives.
You'll be responsible for shaping clear, consistent, and engaging messaging across digital and traditional platforms, while identifying opportunities and risks in a dynamic policy environment.Key responsibilities include:Leading integrated planning and delivery of strategic communication initiativesDeveloping rich content and storytelling for priority pieces of workCreating and managing website content, newsletters, social media, and executive-level speechesPartnering with business areas and subject matter experts to deliver key project outcomesManaging the editorial calendar and ensuring alignment across communication channelsMonitoring emerging trends and proactively managing communication-related risksEvaluating campaign effectiveness and implementing improvementsBuilding and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships internally and externallyAbout YouYou're a confident leader and strategic thinker with excellent relationship management skills and a hands-on approach to content creation.
You bring:Experience leading complex communications initiatives, ideally in a government contextExceptional writing and storytelling abilityStrong stakeholder engagement and project management skillsAbility to inspire and lead a high-performing teamA collaborative mindset and ability to work across portfolios and agenciesAn interest or background in agriculture, water, or science is highly regardedApply now to bring your strategic communications expertise to a role that blends leadership, creativity, and impact.To submit your application, please click Apply Now
For a confidential discussion, please contact Sarah Barry-Nguyen at Hudson on ************ or via email at **************************** during business hours Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at HudsonHudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.Casual Loading Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading.
This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.
Consultant ****************************Reference number: ****** Profession:Marketing, Communications & DigitalMarketing CommunicationsCompany: HudsonDate posted: 3rd Oct, 2025