APS 6 Level Strategic Communications Officer

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Communications Officer (APS6 level) to join our client's dynamic team in SURRY HILLS SYDNEY NSW. If you are passionate about delivering impactful marketing and communications strategies and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you!

About the Role:
As a Senior Strategic Communications Officer, you will lead a team responsible for delivering strategic and engaging marketing and communication initiatives.

Your work will focus on enhancing engagement, driving behaviour change, and ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in all communications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading by example and serving as a trusted communications expert.
• Crafting clear, concise, and effective messaging, including speeches and talking points.
• Developing and delivering comprehensive communications plans and go-live collateral.
• Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and addressing emerging challenges.
• Evaluating communication impact and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Ensuring all materials align with branding and accessibility guidelines.
• Providing technical, policy, and operational support to the team.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of $60.26 per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 11.5% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• ASAP start, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation.
• Make a difference by supporting participants with complex needs.

About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to create accessible and high-quality written content.
• Experience developing and executing strategic communication plans.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to identify and mitigate reputational risks in a complex environment.

Desirable Criteria:

• Understanding of the Disability sector and its impact on participants and providers.
• Experience in government or public sector communications.
• Expertise in issues management and handling sensitive communication matters.

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role
Positions close for submissions TUESDAY 4th MARCH at COB.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.