APS 6 Internal Events/Communications

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Officer for a 6 month contract opportunity

Your new company
An opportunity has risen for an experienced APS 6 Internal Communications Officer within a federal government department. You will work within a team that plays a key role in supporting the Department's corporate communication. The team provides communication support for the Secretary and Senior Executives and coordinates communication projects that impact on staff; this also includes the coordination and management for internal and external events.

Your new role
As the Senior Communications Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies, along with drafting communication products for several channels. This includes the intranet, staff newsletters, all staff emails and announcements. We are looking for someone with excellent written abilities as editing content and applying plain English principles will play a part of your key duties. You will also be required to maintain the intranet homepage and other content through SharePoint CMS, along with assisting in event coordination.

What you'll need to succeed
Your strong liaison, stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills, along with your communications expertise will see you provide effective strategic corporate communications advice and support across the Department. You will be someone with an ability to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced client focused team and be able to understand business objectives quickly, tailoring messaging to meet audiences' needs. Tertiary qualifications in communications, or related fields, along with relevant working experience is favourable. Previous APS experience is highly desirable, particularly within Internal/Corporate communications.

What you'll get in return
In return you will be offered a positive and supportive working environment and the opportunity to develop your public affairs experience further. This role with enable you to generate new ideas and apply these to enhance internal communication outcomes.

What you need to do now
To express an interest in this position, please send your CV to hannah.manning@hays.com.au or phone Hannah on 6112 7650.