Senior Communications Officer in Canberra

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Services Level 6, Senior Communications Officer within the Communications and Media section. In this role you will work with stakeholders to understand their communication needs and develop and implement communication approaches. You will also draft, edit and publish high-quality content for intranet, internet and other channels. You will need to maintain and manage a communications approval process, coordinating stakeholder input in accordance with governance arrangements and timeframes. The role also requires the ability to develop and sustain productive relationships across DPS and other Parliamentary Departments.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated communications professional to join the Communications and Media Team. The ideal candidate will have experience leading and delivering communication plans and activities, including evaluating outcomes that support organisational objectives. Excellent writing and editing skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to produce clear, accurate and fit-for-purpose content across a range of channels and audiences are essential. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to plan and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision, in a fast-paced and flexible environment. A sound understanding of the workings of the Australian Parliament, government and media cycles is highly desirable. A relevant qualification and/or a minimum of 5 years working in a communications role will be highly regarded.

The key duties of the position include:

• Eligibility: The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Getting to know the Department of Parliamentary Services: The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) supports Australia's Parliament and parliamentarians through innovative, unified and client focused services. DPS is proud to be the custodian for Australian Parliament House (APH) as the working symbol of Australian democracy and as a significant destination for our citizens and international visitors alike. It is a place where more than 3,500 people work on sitting days and which nearly one million people visit each year.