The Opportunity

Our client is a community focused Federal Government Agency, currently seeking an EL1 Assistant Director of Communications to assist the Marketing and Communications and Branch in ensuring the delivery of strategic and impactful marketing, communication and digital solutions, supported by market research and insights.

initial daily rate contract spanning 12 months with the strong view for extension, offering $602.55 + Super daily within a hybrid work environment based out of Geelong.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and driving the delivery of strategic communications plans and supporting collateral across various communication channels.
• Helping our audiences understand the changes that are being made to the Scheme and how they impact them, including continual assessment of incoming information and announcements for developing positioning approaches and outputs.
• Applying high level strategic communications knowledge in overseeing integrated marketing communications campaigns.
• Using data and insights, continually improve function and guidance across the reform communications team and building programs of optimisation.
• Working with members of the Strategic Communications Division, identifying and collaborating on joint change, communication, marketing, advocacy and reputation growth objectives.
• Providing effective leadership for direct reports, including providing employees with the coaching, information and guidance for achieving outcomes and ensuring compliance.
• Defining staff roles, performance expectations and conducting performance appraisals as required.

About you:

• Australian citizenship is mandatory to be considered eligible to work for this Federal Government Agency.
• Understanding of the NDIS and its impact on participants, providers, and stakeholders.
• Understanding of the Australian Public Service (APS) environment and protocols.
• Ability to manage sensitive communications and respond to reputational risk.
• Understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements in a government agency setting.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and accessible content that meets audience needs.

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Submit your resume, or for further information please contact [email protected]