EL1 - Assistant Director, Strategic Communication Branch

EL1 - Assistant Director, Strategic Communication Branch Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Brisbane QLD 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 and will also facilitate ministerial engagement opportunities, working closely with business areas, government and industry stakeholders. What will you do? 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, exercising 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 candidates will have proven experience developing and implementing high‑quality, multi‑channel communication strategies. You will demonstrate an ability to understand the communication environment in which you operate, think outside the box to deliver creative communication solutions, and have a positive and proactive approach in identifying opportunities to promote departmental policies and programs. 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 also 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 have experience managing a small team, building culture, performance and delivering results. You will lead and work alongside your team members to deliver results, coach and mentor, and create an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Optimise and deliver results Engage successfully with stakeholders Communicate with influence Demonstrate the skills and expertise outlined in the position description. Eligibility requirements Citizenship : candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application. Health Assessment : The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider. Security Clearance : The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Clearance Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for baseline vetting clearances. Police check : The successful candidate must satisfactorily complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check. Integrity and Performance check : The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an integrity and performance check completed by your most recent employer. Qualifications : Formal qualifications in Communication/Journalism/Public Relations is desirable. For more information about this role, including the type of person we are looking for and how to apply, please refer to the position description available by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button. Our work connects and enriches every Australian community, underpins our economy and society, and empowers our regions. We provide policy advice and deliver programs, projects and services in the infrastructure, transport, communications, sport and arts sectors, supporting our regions, cities and territories. Our staff have the opportunity to work on high‑profile and diverse national projects that have a meaningful impact on the lives of all Australians. We seek people with a wide range of skills and competencies. Whether you write policy, deliver programs, projects or corporate services, or have experience in research, data or technology, we look for employees who are innovative, respectful and professional. We are an inclusive employer and promote, value and support diversity among our employees with the aim of ensuring our workforce reflects, respects and benefits from diverse communities including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, people with disability and LGBTQI+ people. We are committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women’s progression into senior leadership. Be careful - don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. 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