Senior Strategic Communication Officers

Adelaide SA, Brisbane QLD, Canberra ACT, Darwin NT, Hobart TAS, Melbourne VIC, Newcastle NSW, Perth WA, Sydney NSW

In an environment of significant transformation and reform for the entire education sector, spanning early childhood, youth, schools, and tertiary education, we’re looking for experienced communication professionals to join our team.  Our Strategic Communication teams provide exciting opportunities for communication experts to showcase their skills.  Together, we’re focused on delivering integrated and influential communication services to support the department create a better future for all Australians through education. It’s a fast-paced and friendly environment, with teams of experienced specialists accomplished in a range of communication disciplines working together on shared outcomes.

The key duties of the position include:

Our Senior Strategic Communication Officers plan and deliver communication materials and tactics to communicate important information to key target audiences and stakeholders via a range of digital channels.  The role develops communication strategies and supports the implementation of a range of consistent and coordinated communication activities including web content, mailouts and newsletters, social media and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with key stakeholders across the department and more broadly across government, this role ensures communication activities are well planned, coordinated and meet the needs of target audiences.  Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and experience in delivering great communication outcomes, through great communication strategies and products and using contemporary digital media.

Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency delegate has agreed, in writing. Security Clearance: This is a designated security assessed position. The successful candidate will have the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. 

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Getting to know the Department of Education

The Department of Education contributes to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.A strong early childhood education system built around early learning and child care gives children the best start in life—supporting them to build social and behavioural skills to help prepare them to transition to school.For parents and carers, affordable child care enables them to participate in the workforce, pursue further education or other opportunities to contribute to their community — bolstering the social wellbeing and economic prosperity of the nation.As children continue their journey through school, access to quality education creates the foundation for a bright future – it opens a world of possibilities and equips children and young people with the skills, knowledge, and career advice to prepare them for further work or study to fulfil their dreams.An affordable, and accessible higher education sector allows Australians and international students to pursue their passion in life or reskill for the jobs of the future. A strong higher education and research sector in step with national priority areas provides people with an opportunity to choose a career path that addresses skill shortages or the challenges of the future including, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, health, and education.Through education and learning, we change lives, create opportunities, and support Australia's economic success and social wellbeing.