Communications Officer (APS5)

About the role

A large federal government department whose work affects the health and wellbeing of Australians has an in-house communications branch covering strategy, campaigns, stakeholder engagement, content and market research. HorizonOne is recruiting a 12-month non-ongoing, full-time APS5 Communications Officer to take campaigns from planning through to delivery. The role mixes writing and content development with budget, timeline and procurement work, based in Canberra with a 3 days in the office and 2 days from home arrangement.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, development and delivery of communication strategies and national campaigns
• Write and prepare content for web, social media, digital, media and PR, marketing materials and information products
• Plan and track campaign budgets and timelines
• Manage day-to-day administration, procurement and contract management for communication services in line with Commonwealth processes
• Coordinate approvals and follow Australian Government campaign development requirements
• Prepare for and run meetings with internal stakeholders and external agencies, and contribute to reporting and compliance
• Build working relationships with internal, cross-government and external stakeholders

Required profile

• APS5-level experience in state or federal government campaigns, communications and/or media
• Experience in communications or marketing
• Experience managing project components, including budgets and timelines
• Australian citizenship is required

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, able to produce quality material for different channels and audiences
• Organisation and time management, handling competing priorities and deadlines under pressure
• Client service focus and ability to build productive relationships
• Comfortable working in a small team and across broader project teams

What we offer

• Salary of $90k - $98k plus 15.4% superannuation
• 12-month non-ongoing contract, full-time
• Flexible Canberra arrangement (3 days office, 2 days from home)
• Open to applicants from Melbourne and Adelaide