** Applications close 11.55pm, Sunday 25 May 2025 **

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

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Period of Appointment

ASAP for 12 months

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties

• Consistent with the Implementation Monitor’s strategic priorities, develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies for the OIM’s programs and activities. Ensure these meet the needs of the audiences and comply with relevant Departmental and Government policies, standards and guidelines.
• Prepare engaging, high quality, consistent and accurate speeches, media releases, newsletter articles, multimedia productions and social media messaging for the Implementation Monitor.
• Prepare publications such as reports, resources and promotional materials, including the gathering, quality assurance and, if required, writing of content, brand management, printing and distribution, the procurement and management of external consultants and ensuring jobs are managed appropriately and outputs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage the web presence and digital communication activities, ensuring the content is current and appropriate for the target audience(s).
• Undertake research, analysis and problem solving of complex issues, and provide authoritative advice, recommendations and solutions.
• Establish collaborative partnerships and effective relationships across government and with key stakeholders, including local and national media representatives.
• Provide day-to-day practical guidance, professional leadership and support to members of the team, promoting a positive and engaging workplace.
• As required from time to time, perform other tasks relevant to the skills and experience of the position classification.

Essential Requirements

A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status-Employment).

Desirable Requirements

A tertiary qualification or professional background in journalism, communications, graphic design or marketing.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Statement of Duties - Senior Communications Officer (358082) - Office of the Implementation Monitor - April 2025.docx

Statement of Duties - Senior Communications Officer (358082) - Office of the Implementation Monitor - April 2025.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4914.

For more information

Name: Kath Cooper
Position: Assistant Director, Reform Implementation Monitor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 6166 9122

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603