• Canberra or Sydney CBD location – hybrid flexibility
• Immediate start 12 months contract – with possible extension
• $61.67 - $69.58ph + Super

Our Federal Government client is the Australian Government’s national cancer control agency. They provide leadership and vision, support to consumers and health professionals and make recommendations to the government about cancer policy and priorities.

The role:

The Senior Communications Officer plays a key role in the development and implementation of communication activities which lead and influence the national cancer control agenda and position and promote the organisation as a trusted and reputable leader in cancer control.

Key accountabilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop and coordinate multi-channel communication strategies that increase reach of evidence-based cancer messages and information and support strategic and business objectives;
• Coordinate and facilitate events and launches; promote and disseminate initiatives and resources, coordinate the development of corporate materials and coordinate cancer awareness activities
• Project manage communication projects, including the coordination of project team and resources, communication plans, timelines, procurement and contracts, budget coordination, risk assessment and achieve and report on results;
• Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen effective working relationships across teams, meet key health promotion objectives and support collaboration across sectors;
• Develop communication materials for diverse purposes, including web-content, e-alerts, correspondence, briefs and presentations.
• Contribute to development and implementation of innovative approaches to raise awareness of new health initiatives, platforms, resources and events using e-communication and social media channels.
• Undertake activities as specified to support communications requirements, including media monitoring and website content
• Post approved content on and monitor social media channels.
• Provide administrative and procurement support in compliance with government legislation
• Work independently and unsupervised, set individual work plans, demonstrate initiative, work effectively with the team and deliver work under pressure with competing deadlines.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in media, journalism, communications or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum three years’ experience in the development and implementation of media strategies, including preparation of media releases and media liaison.
• Experience working closely with or for government on media and communications strategies and messaging.
• Experience in health, medical, science or related fields is desirable.
• On occasion, this position may need to be available out of hours to respond to media enquiries and event requirements.

To Apply:
To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian Citizenship and have the ability to obtain and maintain a national police check and Baseline Security Clearance.

If you are interested in this role, please do APPLY NOW with your resume and expression of interest in MS Word format or call Karen on 02 9200 3677 for more information

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