We’re looking for a creative and strategic communicator to join a high-impact team focused on driving engagement with thought-provoking events. If you’re passionate about translating complex ideas into accessible narratives and love the buzz of campaign-driven work, this could be the role for you.

The Role

As the Events Communications & Engagement Officer, you’ll lead the development of marketing and communications strategies for a national calendar of public policy and thought leadership events. From crafting compelling content and digital campaigns to amplifying keynote speakers and engaging diverse audiences, your work will shape how these events are seen and experienced.

This position focuses on the strategic communication and engagement aspects of events – you’ll be working closely with internal comms, digital, and design teams to drive visibility and participation. A dedicated Events Administrator will handle the logistics, allowing you to focus on what you do best: creating impact through storytelling and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end communications strategies for promoting events
• Develop engaging, high-quality copy across website, email, and social platforms
• Collaborate with internal teams to shape messaging that resonates with different audience segments
• Source and repurpose existing content (e.g. video highlights, research summaries) to fuel campaigns
• Coordinate social and digital content in collaboration with designers and contributors
• Build and deliver targeted email campaigns, working closely with the CRM team
• Support speaker coordination and provide on-the-ground comms support during events
• Contribute to post-event debriefs and campaign performance reviews

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in marketing, communications, or events
• Confident copywriter with a flair for turning complex ideas into clear, engaging messages
• Enjoys collaborating across teams and disciplines to deliver results
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a creative mindset
• Comfortable using digital platforms such as Microsoft Office, Canva, WordPress, and CRMs
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to attend events outside of regular office hours as needed

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead creative campaigns that amplify important ideas
• Be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven team
• Use your skills to create real-world impact
• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• One-year full-time contract, with potential for extension
• This role is based in Canberra and is not available on a part-time or remote basis

If you’re a skilled communicator who loves storytelling, campaigns, and events—and you’re excited to use those skills to drive public engagement—we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

Casual Loading
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