Senior Communications Officer – Hybrid/Remote in Canberra

Do you have digital experience and highly developed writing skills? If so, this could be your next exciting opportunity! Join a collaborative and supportive team delivering high quality communications as a Senior Communications Officer. This role can be based in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth or Sydney.

Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is APS6 - $99,734 to $111,701 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%. This is a full‑time, non‑ongoing opportunity initially for a period of around 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The role may become ongoing, subject to business requirements. Flexible working arrangements are available, including hybrid and remote options. The team is nationally distributed, with most members based in Sydney.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Public Affairs, you will provide a professional and responsive communication service with a range of stakeholders. In this role you will:

• Deliver high‑quality, user‑focused communications with a focus on external audiences.
• Hone your skills in content production, media liaison, and project and stakeholder management.
• Work across a range of projects to engage audiences, mainly through digital channels.

This is a fantastic opportunity for challenging and satisfying work, where you will have regular support and be encouraged to progress your career.

About you

We are looking for a motivated communication professional who can work both independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment. To be successful you will have:

• Experience providing relevant services in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment, including developing and maintaining effective working relationships within the Tribunal and with external stakeholders.
• Highly developed research, writing, editing, and proofing skills.
• Digital and design experience, including content management, basic graphic design, photography, and/or video production.
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for managing work projects in support of Tribunal priorities.
• Ability to supervise and develop team members, including leading by example, mentoring, and providing constructive feedback on performance.
• Demonstrated self‑awareness and a commitment to personal development, including the ability to reflect on and discuss own performance, and respond positively to change.

Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or professional experience would be considered highly desirable. Required to undertake an Australian Federal Police Check and a Health Assessment.

What we offer

• Flexible working options, including flexi‑time and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work.
• Competitive salary including generous superannuation employer contribution of 15.4%.
• Salary packaging options.
• Access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discount to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests.
• Generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Positive and inclusive culture.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQIA+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.