About the company:

This leading Federal government agency supports Australian’s in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role. This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations. A great opportunity for a Strategic Communication Officer to join this busy team.

About the role:

• Designing, developing, and delivering strategic communication plans, comprised of clear, concise, and effective messaging and products for people with disability, their families and carers, staff and partners, and the disability community.
• Embedding inclusive and accessible principles in all communication approaches and collateral.
• Providing specialist advice and interpretation of communication processes, guidelines, and policies.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to scope needs, resolve issues and achieve positive outcomes.
• Assisting with scheduling, coordination, and publishing communication content.
• Undertaking a wide variety of general tasks as required, including but not limited to managing inbox enquiries, preparing reports on communication activities, and providing content to varied internal stakeholders.
• Working as part of a high performing team, maintaining local relationships

About you:

• You will have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• You will have strong engagement with multiple stakeholders.
• You will have ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content tailored to different audiences.
• You will have experience in developing content for a range of channels including websites, social media, newsletters, and internal communications.
• You will have strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships and gather input for communications.
• You will have ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines.

Benefits:

• ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
• 12 month temporary casual assignment
• Full time hours Monday to Friday
• Geelong, Melbourne, or Sydney locations + hybrid working from home options
• $55.24 per hour + Super

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship.