Our client is seeking to engage EL1 Public Affairs Officers X 3


Location: Canberra, ACT


Contract Length:

1st & 2nd position: Start – 01/07/2024, End - 30 June 2025, with option to extend up to 12 months

3rd position: Start – 01/07/2024, End - 30 June 2026 for, with option to extend up to 12 months


Eligibility/Security Requirement: Baseline Security Clearance (applicant must already have an existing baseline security clearance)



Statement of Work:


The Entity is seeking 3 x labour hire contractors to undertake a Public Affairs Officer 3 (Executive Level 1 equivalent) roles.



The Public Affairs Officer level 3 labour hire contractors will be required to undertake the following duties, including but not limited to:

• lead a small team to develop, implement and evaluate specialised communication plans and strategies.
• develop and maintain successful relationships with policy and program areas, anticipating and assessing their strategic communication needs, and providing advice.
• lead and manage a team to identify opportunities, deliver quality results and facilitate cooperation.
• effectively manage competing priorities and takes responsibility for the achievements of self and team outcomes.
• manage key deliverables, including the development of the brand and communication products (including, but not limited to social media and web content, videos, and fact sheets), liaising with suppliers, providing advice, reviewing products, coordinating approvals with policy area, and arranging publication.
• maintain strong and cooperative relationships with client areas, stakeholders, and contracted agencies.
• work effectively as part of a team to deliver results and effectively manage personal workloads with minimal supervision.
• provide support to the Entity as required.

Experience:

• The labour hire contractor must have experience in a public affairs or communication role, or possess relevant tertiary qualifications in journalism, communication, marketing, or related fields.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively, you can call Neville Smith on 02 6268 9916 or email [email protected] for further discussion.


Please Note – The due date for this submission is 21/05/2024.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion