The Opportunity
Do you enjoy assisting, reviewing and developing digital communication products? Are you eager to contribute to team performance improvements and engage with stakeholders? Do you thrive on variety and communicating through multiple platforms?
The APVMA's Office of the Executive General Counsel program is seeking applications for a Digital Communications Officer to help promote the role of the APVMA through brand management, marketing, media, corporate events, publications, and our website.
Located in either Canberra ACT or regional Armidale NSW, you will gain experience in the Australian Public Service, have access to a variety of flexible working arrangements, and help build and reinforce the APVMA's reputation as a world-class regulator of agricultural and veterinary chemicals.
The Role
The Digital Communications Officer will be responsible for developing, reviewing and implementing communication products that align with the APVMA's corporate strategies and purpose, assisting with the review and development of corporate publications, and publishing content to the APVMA's flagship website, staff intranet and corporate digital marketing channels.
You will be required to adapt your communication style to suit different audiences and develop communication products to engage internal and external stakeholders in accordance with the APVMA Visual Style Guide, Australian Government Style Manual, and accessibility requirements.
Our ideal candidate
To be a strong contender for the role, you will have:
1. Strong written communication skills and a good understanding of strategic messaging.
2. Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to maintain productive working relationships.
3. Demonstrated proficiency using content management systems, such as Drupal or WordPress.
4. Experience supporting corporate intranet and internet sites, including Sharepoint.
5. Strong time-management and organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
6. Ability to quickly learn new skills and identify opportunities for self-development and process improvements.
The following criteria are desirable but not essential:
1. Familiarity with the Australian Government Style Manual and accessibility requirements.
2. Familiarity with a Drupal-based website content management system and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
For more information, go to our careers page.
Want to know more?
At the APVMA, we value your skills and potential. We provide a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.
If the prospect of working for a world-class regulator sounds like you and you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply for this position today Applications close on 11 December 2025.
For further information on the position, please contact Jordanna Griffin, A/g Senior Communications Officer on or
We look forward to receiving your application and exploring the possibility of welcoming you to our team
Please note that this role is being advertised as non-ongoing. If an offer of non-ongoing employment is made, the successful applicant could be employed for an initial period of up to 12 months, which may be extended in accordance with subsection 333E (1) of the Fair Work Act 2009.