Overview
The opportunity
Our client is a community focused federal government agency. They have an exciting opportunity available for an APS6 Senior Communications Officer to take on a leadership role in assisting with the maturation of internal communications, with a focus on delivering audience-centred communications that supports staff through change and drives greater staff connection, engagement and collaboration.
This will be a 12-month initial contract with the strong likelihood of extension, offering APS6 hourly rates of $60.26 + Super. This role will be based out of Geelong, expecting a 50/50 WFH split.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Demonstrating exceptional organisation skills and high attention with all detail.
* Project management and planning for Corporate Publications team
* Championing plain English and ensure all collateral is accessible and aligns with the Agency style and branding guidelines.
* Leading through example, serving as a trusted communications expert, helping key internal stakeholders and internal business areas deliver the objectives of each project by producing timely, relevant, and effective communication plans and collateral.
* Drafting clear, concise, and effective communications for different audiences, including creation of narratives, key messages, talking points, speeches, and products.
* Contributing towards the development and delivery of different communications plans, progressing approvals and coordination of go-live collateral.
* Identifying and developing important internal stakeholder relationships, addressing, and resolving any emerging challenges with stakeholders.
* Evaluating the impact of communications, identifying any future learnings, and determining whether the identified objectives for each project have been achieved.
* Supporting team members with administration, technical and procedural tasks.
*Please note that Australian Citizenship is requirement to be eligible to work for this Federal Government Agency*
About you
* Excellent organisation skills and high attention to detail
* Project management, planning and coordination
* Ability to draft clear, concise, and effective communications for different audiences, including creation of narratives, key messages, talking points, speeches, and products.
* Ability to self-manage assigned workloads and adapt to shifting priorities
* Ability to support team members with administration, technical and procedural tasks
* Knowledge of accessible communications
* Familiarity with Australian Government Style Manual
* Ability to work with style guides and brand guidelines
* Resilience to organisational change and shifting priorities
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