Here at CSD, we are passionate about empowering people to meet their full potential by building inclusive and equitable communities where everyone is respected and valued. We have responsibility for a wide range of human services functions in the ACT, including multicultural affairs, community services, older people, women, public and community housing, children, youth and family support services and policy, Child and Family Centres, homelessness, community engagement, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, and community disaster recovery.
We are seeking a communications specialist to join our strategic communications and engagement team to deliver effective, well-evidenced and targeted community and stakeholder engagement activities and strategic communications. Under limited direction you will develop, deliver and evaluate best practice communications and community engagement projects in line with Whole of Government Communications and Engagement Plan and identified CSD priorities. We are seeking someone who brings great communication skills complemented with an ability to consider the broad strategic impacts of the projector issue.
**Eligibility/Other requirements**:
The following capabilities form the criteria that are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Expert skills in contemporary techniques for creating audience-centric content for different channels.
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary communications and engagement practices.
- Demonstrated experience in developing high quality integrated communications and engagement media, strategies and plans.
Behavioural Capabilities
- Initiates creative and innovative ideas, approaches, insights or designs.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and the ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders and audiences.
- Sound organisational skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, and determine team and own priorities.
- Adaptability to changing circumstances and successfully managing multiple priorities and demands, in a dynamic, complex and diverse environment.
- Resilience and the ability to work productively in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective business partnerships, including with internal and external stakeholders; through collaboration, engagement, responsiveness and influence.
- Ability to appropriately handle sensitive material with confidentiality, showing sound judgement and integrity.
Compliance Requirements / Qualifications
- Relevant tertiary education qualifications such as in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies and/or Public Relations is desirable.
- A current driver's license is desirable.
**Notes**: This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
**How to Apply**: Please submit a maximum two-page pitch responding to the selection criteria and letting us know why you are passionate about developing great communications and supporting Canberra's most vulnerable people.
**Note**:
This is a temporary position available immediately for six months with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.