We are working with a large govt dept on the Sunshine Coast to source an experienced Communications Officer to join their team. This is an initial 12-month contract with the likelihood of a 2-year extension. You will actively participate as a member of the Stakeholder Management Business Unit with the core role being researching and drafting responses to ministerial and executive correspondence. This is a writing position and exceptional skills in the written form along with customer management and building and maintaining relationships is critical in this role. Successful candidates will be required to advise on, develop, implement and provide communications services primarily for executive correspondence, issues management, stakeholder relationship management, media relations and community engagement to ensure effective relationship outcomes for the North Coast Region.

Accountabilities include:

· Assist the Stakeholder Management Business Unit to provide well-considered, accurate and timely communications advice and correspondence support to regional staff using appropriate communication tools.

· Coordinate, research, draft and edit communications material including responses to ministerial and executive correspondence, briefing notes, media statements, responses to media enquiries, speech notes, parliamentary business, online engagement, newsletters and other non-project related material for the Minister’s office and senior management.

· Undertake community engagement and stakeholder consultation activities during project development and delivery

· Coordinate and update the content of regional webpages to ensure relevance to projects and initiatives

· Provide training, advice and support to regional staff and consultants to ensure consistency, enhance communication skills and improve relationships with key stakeholders and the community

This role reports to the Senior Communications Advisor (Stakeholder and Issues Management). We are looking for someone who has solid skills in a Communications role, preferably within a large organisation, you will also need exceptional written communication skills. This is an AO4 contract role and will pay a maximum rate of $63.69 per hour plus super, depending on your level of experience and skill.