Communications Advisor

Senior Communications Advisor APS6 to EL1 equivalent – Defence
Canberra | Baseline Security Clearance | Initial 6-Month Contract + 6-Month Extension
Rate: $95 to $125 per hour

Canberra Consulting is seeking experienced Communications Advisors / Communications Specialists to support a major program of workforce communication initiatives within the Department of Defence.
Working within Defence's People Policy Division, you will support the planning and delivery of high-profile communication campaigns affecting both Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Australian Public Service (APS) personnel.
This is a hands-on communications role requiring someone who can take a campaign from initial concept and planning through to content development, delivery and evaluation.
The RoleYou will provide end-to-end communication support across a range of significant Defence workforce and people initiatives.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering communication strategies and campaigns
• Managing the full communication lifecycle including scoping, planning, scheduling, development, testing, delivery and evaluation
• Providing expert communication advice to senior stakeholders
• Developing presentations, briefs and communication materials
• Supporting the development of multimedia content including video, animation, infographics and graphic design
• Coordinating webinars, Q&A sessions and other virtual communication activities
• Stakeholder identification, analysis and engagement
• Identifying and managing communication risks
• Coordinating communications across multiple policy and workforce initiatives
• Producing communication suitable for audiences ranging from Defence personnel through to senior executives and Ministers

About You
We are looking for an experienced communications professional who can operate confidently within a complex and fast-moving environment.
You will ideally bring:

• Strong experience developing and implementing communication strategies and campaigns
• Excellent written communication and content development skills
• Experience managing communications from planning through to delivery
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Experience developing or coordinating multimedia and digital communication products
• The ability to translate complex policy or organisational information into clear and engaging communications
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple communication priorities simultaneously
• Experience working within Defence, the ADF, Australian Government or a similarly complex organisation will be highly regarded

Experience with Defence and/or ADF communication strategies and implementation will be particularly advantageous.

Essential Requirements

• Australian Citizenship
• Current Baseline security clearance or higher
• Ability to work oniste, in Canberra

The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to contribute to major workforce initiatives affecting Defence's APS and ADF workforce and work on communications with genuine enterprise-wide visibility.

• Initial term: 6 months
• Extension: Up to an additional 6 months
• Location: Canberra, ACT
• Security clearance: Baseline minimum
• Positions available: 2

If you are an experienced communications professional with strong Australian Government or Defence experience, we would be interested in hearing from you.

Apply now with your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.
*Suitable candidates will be asked to complete a full application pack