Public Affairs Officer (EL1 Equivalent)
Canberra, ACT | Contract to 30 June 2027 + Possible 6-Month Extension
$95-$100 per hour + Super | Baseline Security Clearance Required
Are you an experienced communications, media, public affairs or events professional looking for an opportunity to lead the delivery of a high-profile national event within the Federal Government environment?
We are seeking a Public Affairs Officer (EL1 equivalent) to join a high-performing communications team and play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering a significant national event scheduled for 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys stakeholder engagement, and can confidently manage complex projects, media activities and event delivery from concept through to execution.
About the Role
Working closely with senior leaders, policy teams and project stakeholders, you will lead the planning and delivery of a major national event while providing strategic communications and public affairs support.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the planning and delivery of a high-profile event in 2027
- Managing external suppliers and service providers
- Coordinating event logistics, timelines, budgets and contracts
- Developing event briefs, communication plans and supporting resources
- Providing strategic communication and stakeholder engagement advice
- Managing media activities and event-related public affairs requirements
- Developing communication materials including:
- Media content
- Stakeholder communications
- Website content
- Social media content
- Video and digital resources
- Supporting broader communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives as required
- Working autonomously while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Experience in public affairs, communications, media, stakeholder engagement or event management
- Demonstrated experience planning and delivering events, ideally large-scale or national events
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written communication skills
- Experience developing communication collateral across multiple channels
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
Highly Regarded
- Experience managing media activities for events
- Previous Federal Government or APS experience
- Qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline
- Experience delivering communications projects in complex stakeholder environments
What's on Offer?
- Contract through to 30 June 2027
- Potential 6-month extension
- Canberra-based role
- Competitive rate of $95-$100 per hour + Super
- EL1-equivalent opportunity
- Opportunity to lead a significant national event
- Exposure to senior government stakeholders and strategic projects
- Flexible working arrangements available following onboarding and training
Requirements
- Current Baseline Security Clearance (or ability to obtain/transfer)
- Ability to complete pre-engagement screening, including a National Police Check
- Australian working rights
Location
Greenway, ACT
The successful candidate will initially work onsite to support onboarding and training, with flexible working arrangements available thereafter, subject to operational requirements.
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