Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Temporary 82800 - 101200 $ / year (est.) Remote
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create engaging content and develop strategic communication plans for a Federal Government agency.
  • Company: Join a dynamic Federal Government agency focused on impactful communications.
  • Benefits: Collaborative environment, meaningful projects, and flexible work arrangements.
  • Other info: Opportunity for career growth and diverse experiences in a supportive team.
  • Why this job: Make a difference by promoting important industry initiatives and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
  • Qualifications: Experience in communications or public relations, with strong writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.

  • Communications Officer | APS6
  • Canberra, ACT | Federal Government Opportunity | Contract Position

Hudson are proud to be partnering with a Federal Government agency to recruit an experienced

Communications Officer to support the delivery of strategic, corporate and industry-focused communications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled communications professional who enjoys developing engaging content, delivering targeted campaigns and translating complex information into clear, accessible messaging.

The Opportunity

Working across two key communications teams, you will play an important role in developing and delivering communication strategies that support organisational priorities, strengthen stakeholder engagement and promote awareness of important industry initiatives.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining strategic communications, content development, stakeholder engagement and digital publishing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement strategic communication plans, campaigns and engagement initiatives.
  • Create, edit and publish high-quality content across websites, newsletters, EDMs, social media and internal communication channels.
  • Translate complex technical and regulatory information into clear, engaging and audience-appropriate messaging.
  • Support corporate communications, executive messaging, media materials and industry updates.
  • Provide expert communications advice to internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
  • Support consultation and change initiatives through targeted communication and engagement activities.
  • Monitor and evaluate communication effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure communications are consistent, accurate and aligned with organisational priorities.
  • Identify and manage potential communication and reputational risks.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring

  • Demonstrated experience in a communications, public relations, journalism or marketing role, ideally within government or a complex organisation.
  • Proven ability to develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies and campaigns.
  • Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
  • Experience producing engaging content across multiple digital and traditional communication channels.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills and confidence providing strategic communications advice.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.

What's on Offer?

  • Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-profile communication initiatives within a Federal Government agency.
  • Diverse role spanning strategic communications, digital content and stakeholder engagement.
  • Collaborative environment working alongside experienced communications professionals.
  • Canberra CBD location, with occasional work-from-home arrangements subject to approval.

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents and be willing to undergo a National Police Check prior to commencement.

Interested?If you're an experienced Communications Officer looking for your next opportunity within the Federal Government, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact ***************@hudson. com with a copy of your resume for more information.

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We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.

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We think you need these skills to ace Communications Officer

Strategic Communication Planning
Content Development
Editing and Proofreading
Stakeholder Engagement
Digital Publishing
Media Relations
Communication Strategy Evaluation