Exciting new 6-12 month non-ongoing contract with a large federal government client seeking an APS6 Campaign and Communication Officer. Join a fantastic team working on impactful campaigns that benefit all Australians, with plenty of meaningful work opportunities. Opportunities are available in multiple locations across Australia
This position requires significant communication experience, preferably in a government environment, along with tertiary qualifications in strategic communications, public relations, marketing, digital communications or a related field.
Experience in supporting the development and implementation of Australian Government advertising campaigns is strongly preferred.
In this role you will be required to perform duties in accordance with the APS Values and Code of Conduct:
- Support the development, implementation and evaluation of communication strategies and campaigns that achieve results.
- Manage procurement and liaise with campaign village suppliers including creative, cultural diversity and public relations agencies.
- Manage media planning with the master media agency, including analysis of channels, scheduling, purchasing and approvals.
- Provide support with the preparation of submissions for campaign approval by Executive, Ministers and government committees.
- Develop clear, concise and audience-centric content for a range of channels including websites, social media, electronic newsletters, stakeholder communication and advertising materials.
- Manage strategy implementation timelines, ensuring that risks are appropriately managed.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage competing priorities and quality of work within tight deadlines.
- Engage with other areas of the department and across communication branches to ensure effective implementation of communication programs.
- Manage financial and procurement processes.
**Key Capabilities**
- Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and evaluating communication strategies and government advertising campaigns.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven experience in the development of communication products.
- Demonstrated experience in procurement and contract management of communication activities.
- Proven ability to prioritise and work flexibly across a range of communication projects to meet critical deadlines.