As the Communications Specialist, you will be responsible for proactively managing communication planning, content development and implementation of communication programs within the Public Affairs and Marketing team to support business, customer and stakeholder priorities.
The Public Affairs and Marketing team is responsible for external communication, stakeholder engagement, media relations, customer education, brand management, digital experience and external campaigns, ensuring effective messages across multiple channels.
What you will do:
Developing and implementing external communication to support RIC's strategic objectives.
Working collaboratively to deliver proactive media and stakeholder engagement strategies, consistent with our broader communication objectives to build awareness of RIC among our target audiences
Coordinating, preparing and delivering responses to media, seeking input from relevant business areas
Delivering communications materials to support the stakeholder engagement strategy and delivering communication advice
Preparing written content for a range of different channels and audiences, including a strong focus on customer education
Providing professional and timely media, communication and issues management guidance, advice and support
Supporting the team with ongoing analysis, market insights and reporting to develop communications strategy
Other duties as required
Is this job for you?
12-month contract
Located in Orange, NSW
Generous employment conditions such as paid Christmas shutdown leave, salary sacrifice options, health & fitness reimbursement and more
Salary range $111,070 to $123,411 per annum + superannuation
About you
You are required to hold relevant knowledge and experience to deliver the role which includes:
To be successful in this role, the candidate is required to have:
At least 5 years' experience in similar communication roles, including demonstrated experience developing public-facing communication content
Relevant qualifications in communications
Experience working with a range of stakeholders across all levels of an organisation, ideally within Government departments engaging with Minister's offices
An understanding of agribusiness and its impact on rural and regional communities is desirable
Demonstrated ability to develop a wide range of communication material targeted to various media and stakeholder audiences
Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and negotiation skills
High attention to detail
High level of motivation and the ability to work with limited supervision
An evidence-based approach to communication and marketing activities
Content creation for media releases, editorial, social media posts, newsletters and other marketing materials
Ability to simply complex information, clearly and simply to support customer communication
Experience in media relations and stakeholder engagement, ability to build relationships
Strong ability to plan and prioritise workload, effectively manage multiple competing priorities within deadline
Ability to work well and collaborate as a team and across teams to achieve outcomes.
How to apply:
Apply by submitting a current resume/CV
Attach a cover letter of no more than 750 words aligning your skills and experience to the job and the capabilities required to perform it
Applications close Monday, 23 February 2026, 11pm
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Marketing and Public Relations
Industries
Government Administration