Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement

• Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
  
• Salary: $117,845 - $126,715 plus superannuation
  
• Position No: 24305
  
• Directorate: Community Services
  
• Contact Officer: Melanie Milsom on [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Director, Communications and Engagement enquiry via EthicalJobs or (02) 6207 9000

Details

Are you passionate about community engagement and keen to demonstrate your excellent communication skills? The Community Services Directorate (CSD) Communications and Engagement branch has a rare permanent vacancy in our Strategic Communications team to lead community engagement communications with the Canberra community.

Under limited direction you will develop, deliver and evaluate best practice communications and community engagement projects in line with the Whole of Government Communications and Engagement Plan and identified CSD priorities.

You will deliver effective, evidence-based and targeted community and stakeholder engagement activities and work collaboratively with the team to develop and deliver the right information to the right audience at the right time.

CSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Notes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply

To apply please provide your curriculum vitae and a two-page pitch describing why you are suitable for the role addressing the professional/technical skills and knowledge and behavioural capabilities in the Position Description (attached below).

Applications should be submitted via the "Apply Now" button below.