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Would you like to make a real difference to some of Canberra’s most vulnerable children, young people and families?

The Community Services Directorate (CSD) is seeking a high-performing communicator to lead a small team to develop an integrated suite of communication products that support a broad program of work to reform how we deliver services to support children, young people and families.

The work will involve deeply engaging with the subject matter to support creation of over arching joined-up narratives, internal change management communications, trauma informed audience focused client communications, stakeholder information and public facing communication.

You will excel building strong and respectful working relationships, diving deep into issues to get to the heart of what needs to be communicated and communicating succinctly and in plain English.

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.

Join us to help our work creating a safe and equitable Canberra for all.

Eligibility / Other Requirements

Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary communications and engagement practices and an understanding of the importance of applying an audience-first lens that is informed by research, insights and evaluation.
• Demonstrated skills in conceptualising, developing and implementing high quality, complex and integrated communication and engagement strategies aligned to organisational goals and statutory planning requirements.
• Exceptional organisational skills and demonstrated ability to be proactive and flexible, and to manage competing priorities while working under pressure and in a dynamic work environment.

Behavioural Capabilities:

• Professional experience in a leadership role in communications and engagement including leadership expertise to deliver agreed business outcomes, while setting direction and providing guidance for team members.
• Adaptability to changing circumstances and successfully managing multiple priorities and demands, in a dynamic, complex and diverse environment.
• Well-developed persuasive and negotiation skills, utilising exceptional written and verbal communication ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders and audiences.”
• Demonstrated high work ethic, ability to meet deadlines under limited supervision, exercise initiative in a complex and dynamic work environment, and to work under pressure.

Compliance Requirements / Qualifications

Relevant tertiary education qualifications such as in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Marketing and/or Public Relations or extensive work experience in those areas is desirable.

Notes: This is a temporary vacancy available for nine months with the possibility of extension (not exceeding 12 months) and/or permanency. 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

Applicants are asked to provide curriculum vitae and a maximum 2-page pitch responding to the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities in the position description.

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

A position description is attached.