Communications Officer

Support our client’s project by developing and implementing effective communications and engagement activities. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage internal and external communications, and create clear, accurate, and audience-focused content. Leverage strong writing, coordination, and digital media skills to deliver impactful messaging within a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Role Description:

Contribute to the development and implementation of effective communications activities related to the project.
Works closely with the Manager to develop and deliver communication and engagement functions, including all key stakeholder communication requirements.
Supports the effective coordination of internal and external communications.

Qualifications:

Ability to write for a range of audiences with a particular emphasis on detail, accuracy, plain English, grammar, punctuation, formatting and style.
Ability to apply highly developed liaison, negotiation and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
Proven analytical and conceptual thinking skills for effective problem solving and decision making
Proven ability to work autonomously as well as in a team, often under pressure to achieve deadlines (including prioritising competing work activities), and to take direction and act autonomously within stipulated timeframes
High degree of discretion, diplomacy and tact to be able to deal with confidential or sensitive information and work effectively with internal and external clients and suppliers
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 suite and ability to troubleshoot
Proven ability working with website content management systems and ability to write online content
Proven experience in the development and implementation of publications, information materials, social media, advertising, events and sponsorships.
Similar role within government or emergency services environment
Government communication policies and protocols
Demonstrated knowledge of modern communication tools including understanding of media landscape
Thorough understanding of social media and how to best utilise the online audience

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat! You can reach Ivan Aureus via email ivan.aureus@talentinternational.com