APS5 Communications Officer

About the role

A Federal Government agency is looking for an experienced APS5 Communications Officer to join an established communications team in Adelaide. The role suits someone who understands the Federal Government environment, knows how government campaigns operate and is ready to step into a busy position and contribute from the outset.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of communication strategies and campaigns across a broad range of priorities.
• Develop high-quality communication materials for web, social media, digital, media, public relations and broader marketing channels.
• Coordinate campaign activity, approvals, budgets and timelines across multiple projects.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, external communication agencies and cross-government partners.
• Support reporting, procurement and contract management related to communication services.

Required profile

• Previous communications experience within the Australian Federal Government.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and delivering government communication campaigns.
• Experience coordinating campaign approvals, timelines and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills across internal and external audiences.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail and confidence working under pressure.
• Australian citizenship is mandatory; immediate availability is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Strong writing skills across digital, web, social media and communication materials.
• Ability to work effectively across a small team and multiple project teams.

The role is advertised by Hays, whose Marketing and Communications expert is recruiting. Applications should be submitted through the agency's application link with an up-to-date CV.