Senior Communications Officer

Abbie AzzillaSenior Consultant – Recruitment

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Looking to build your experience delivering a high-profile APS campaign? This role could be the perfect fit!

The Organisation

HorizonOne is proud to be partnering with a federal government department that delivers policies and programs and advises the Australian Government on health, aged care, and sport. They work with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure better health for all Australians.

The branch supports the department to achieve outcomes by providing a range of communication and engagement services while ensuring key stakeholders are at the centre of the strategic planning.

The Opportunity

In this diverse role, you will take part in communicating key public health messages, which will see you take part in the strategic planning and end-to-end development and delivery of a large-scale national campaign.

You will create engaging, impactful content for national campaigns, collaborate with key collaborators, and build strong relationships with stakeholders, influencers, and promoters to maximise the campaign’s reach and impact.

Contribute to a significant initiative aimed at improving health outcomes and saving lives nationwide.
Develop your career within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Apply your creativity to craft impactful communications that inform and engage diverse audiences.

The Role

Create clear and engaging content for national campaigns, program resources, training materials, media releases, websites, and digital platforms.
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
Engage with partners and stakeholders to support community outreach, professional training, and education events.
Deliver program messages to stakeholders and participants effectively.
Manage media activities for the program
Develop, implement, and evaluate communication and engagement strategies, ensuring continuous improvement.
Conduct research and produce high-quality written materials as required.

The Ideal Person

You will have tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, media and/or more experience working at the APS6 level within state or federal government in a media, campaigns and/or strategic communications role.

You will also have the following skills/capabilities:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage complex tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Strategic thinking and analytical abilities to shape work to achieve organisational objectives and deliver high-quality outcomes.
A collaborative and adaptable approach, maintaining professionalism under pressure and embracing continuous improvement.

Salary / Rate

12-months labour-hire contract
APS6: $65 – $75 per/hr + 11.5% super
Flexibility to work from home up to two days per week
Location: Canberra

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How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie Azzilla on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. BH-20364.

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people.
We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

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