AO4 Communications Officer

• High Profile Government Department | Buderim Location
• Contract til May 2026
• Attractive pay rates $58.02 - $63.69 ph. + Super

Public Sector People are partnering with a high-profile State government Department in Buderim to recruit an experienced AO4 Communication Officer for a temporary contract position until May 2026!

The purpose of the role will provide strategic community and stakeholder management services to technical and professional staff for community engagement, media relations, issues management, public affairs and stakeholder relationship management.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Provide strategic communications advice and support to regional teams across various platforms and audiences.
• Draft and edit high-quality content including ministerial correspondence, media statements, briefing notes, and newsletters.
• Lead and support stakeholder engagement and community consultation activities during project planning and delivery.
• Manage and update regional web content to ensure information remains current and relevant.
• Deliver training and guidance to regional staff and consultants to promote consistent, effective communication practices.

About you:

• A degree in communications, public relations, or marketing (Mandatory)
• 3 + year experience working in a similar position
• Previous Government Experience in Local, state or Federal Government. (Desired)
• Previous experience in dealing with difficult stakeholders and critical conversations.
• Respond to ministerial and executive correspondence
• Have exceptional skills in the written form along with customer management and building and maintaining relationships
• High attention to Detail / Excellent Stakeholder engagement skills is a must

Benefits:

• Long Term Project
• WFH Flexibility is available
• $58 - $63 per hour + Super
• Monday to Friday – 38 hours per week
• Free Parking onsite
• Government opportunity with plenty of potential!
• June 2025 Start

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