EL1 - Assistant Director, Strategic Communication Branch

EL1 - Assistant Director, Strategic Communication Branch Title: EL1 - Assistant Director, Strategic Communication Branch Classification(s): Executive Level 1 Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time Salary: $122,667- $139,534 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation Business Division: People, Culture and Change Branch / Section: Communication, StratComms, Graphic & Digital Pro Location: We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of office and home-based work). Locations: These roles are located in Canberra; Brisbane. Security Clearance: Baseline Vetting Job Reference No: 47321 Contact Officer: Luisa Anderson, on or Closing Date: 11.59pm AEDT, Wednesday 3 December 2025 The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTQIA+ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership. The opportunity we have available The Communication Branch is seeking 2 motivated and creative Assistant Directors to join our Strategic Communication team on an ongoing basis. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Communication, you will work in a dynamic and innovative team to deliver integrated communication strategies and provide high quality communication advice and products to clients across the department. You will have a demonstrated ability to understand the communication environment in which you operate, proactively identify communication opportunities, and deliver creative communication solutions. You will have a proven ability to successfully manage multiple priorities to achieve results. You will also facilitate Ministerial engagement opportunities, working closely with business areas, government and industry stakeholders. What will you do? Key duties include: Managing and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Minister’s office, liaising closely with program and policy areas to understand, anticipate and deliver on their strategic communication needs, and working across the Communication Branch to facilitate outcomes. Developing and implementing integrated communication strategies that reflect policy / program objectives, recognise and respond to audience communication needs, and are reflective of the communication and policy environment. Providing high quality communication advice to key stakeholders both verbally and in writing, as well as developing and delivering engaging content in both digital and traditional formats. Providing evidence-based expert communication advice to support the department’s programs and objectives (including formal briefings). Measuring the performance of communication activities and developing recommendations to drive community engagement and continually enhance their quality and effectiveness. Applying creative approaches to sometimes complex and sensitive issues, and exercise sound judgement, managing small scale advertising and research projects, and managing the procurement of specialist communication services. Identifying engagement opportunities with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a forward planner, and developing meeting and event briefs to facilitate Ministerial engagement. Contributing to the direction, leadership and culture of the Communication Branch, including mentoring junior team members. Who are we looking for? The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the Executive level 1 Work level standards. The successful candidates will have proven experience developing and implementing high quality, multi-channel communication strategies. You will have demonstrated an ability to understand the communication environment in which you operate, and “think outside the box” to deliver creative communication solutions. You will have a positive and proactive approach in identifying opportunities to promote departmental policies and programs and Ministerial engagement opportunities. You will be able to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a high-pressure communication environment due to your excellent project and time management skills. You will have highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into easily digestible key messages and digital formats tailored to target audiences. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including Ministerial offices, senior executives, client areas and external suppliers. You will also have experience in managing a small team to build culture, performance and deliver results. You will lead and work alongside your team members to deliver results, coach and mentor and create an inclusive and collaborative work environment. We are looking for candidates who : Optimise and deliver results Engage successfully with stakeholders Communicate with influence Demonstrate the skills and expertise outlined in the position description. RecruitAbility minimum requirements Managing and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Developing and implementing integrated communication strategies, and identifying engagement opportunities with internal and external stakeholders. Providing high quality communication advice to key stakeholders both verbally and in writing. Developing and delivering engaging content in both digital and traditional formats. Measuring the performance of communication activities. Exercising sound judgement, managing small scale advertising and research projects, and managing the procurement of specialist communication services. RecruitAbility is a scheme which aims to attract and develop applicants with disability and also facilitate cultural changes in selection panels and agency recruitment. Job applicants with disability Job applicants with disability who met the requirements are advanced to the next stage of the selection process : Opt into the scheme Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum requirements of a vacancy advertised in the scheme More information can be found atRecruitAbility scheme : A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission. What else can we offer? We offer a range of professional benefits and opportunities to help you build your skills, experience and networks : A positive, inclusive, supportive and high-performance culture where you can make a real contribution. Exposure to high profile and exciting projects on diverse topics. Gain experience across a range of communication disciplines, including the chance to work with teams across our branch to deliver projects, and with a wide range of clients across the department. Networking opportunities across the department and wider APS. Flexible working arrangements where appropriate, including part-time hours and home-based work. #J-18808-Ljbffr