2 x Lead Communications Managers

About Us Canberra Consulting focuses on delivering highly skilled and qualified professionals to our clients. We have the experience and capability to understand your specific requirements and match them to the right environment, ensuring professional satisfaction and development. We focus on fit — for both our clients and our candidates — and give you every opportunity to thrive. The Opportunity We are seeking two EL2 equivalent Lead Communications Managers to support a high-profile, whole-of-government AI program within a central Australian Government agency. In this role, you will lead and manage program reporting and corporate communications, turning complex technical and delivery information into clear, accurate and compelling content for executives, ministers and other senior stakeholders. You will own key reporting frameworks, coordinate inputs across delivery teams, and ensure that program performance, risks, milestones and benefits are communicated clearly and consistently. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with policy, ICT and delivery specialists, helping to shape how this flagship AI program is understood across the APS and the public sector. Hybrid working arrangements are available for Canberra-based candidates. Skills and Experience Coordinate, draft and edit regular program performance reports, talking points and updates for senior executives and ministerial offices. Liaise with key stakeholders and delivery teams to gather, verify and synthesise information on milestones, risks, budget and outcomes. Develop high-quality program content for internal and external documents, publications and communication channels. Prepare clear, concise and timely briefs, submissions and responses, including support for QoNs, Senate Estimates and FOI-related material. Develop, maintain and continuously improve program reporting frameworks, processes and templates. Interpret and communicate project and program data for a range of audiences, including tracking progress against benefits realisation and performance metrics. Manage inputs from multiple stakeholders to produce cohesive, accurate documents under tight deadlines. Contribute to broader communications and engagement activities for the program as required. Technical capabilities Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a track record of producing high-quality reports, briefs and corporate documents. Proven ability to translate complex, technical or operational detail into clear, logical and persuasive narratives for different audiences. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise information from multiple sources and draw out key insights on program performance. Confidence engaging with senior staff and subject matter experts to clarify content, negotiate changes and provide communication advice. Strong organisational and time management skills, with experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience writing in a government context is highly desirable; experience with data visualisation or Power BI is an advantage. Behavioural capabilities Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with delivery teams and technical experts. A collaborative and flexible approach, with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to evidence-based work. Security Clearance You must be an Australian Citizen and hold a minimum Baseline clearance. Contact Does this sound like a perfect role for you? Interested in hearing more? Contact our Recruitment Director, Alister on email at to arrange a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr