Senior Communications Officer - Strategic Engagement

Job Description

Senior Communications Officer - Strategic Engagement Opportunity to lead communication and engagement planning and delivery within a dynamic program team responsible for targeted youth engagement in education initiatives. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Community Engagement and Education Classification: AO6 Workplace Location: (Location Not Specified) Job ad reference: QLD/CO615263/25T Closing date: 03-Feb-2025 Job duration: Until 29 June 2025, unless otherwise determined Are you a communications professional looking for your next challenge, with an interest in fast-paced, dynamic work supporting delivery of targeted initiatives for the education of disengaged young people? An opportunity exists in the Youth Reform team of Strategic Engagement Branch of the Department of Education for a communications professional. The role will include communication and engagement planning and delivery for a full suite of initiatives that target youth engagement in education. Your Role The role will work closely with multiple Project Managers on the design and delivery of communication strategies, as well as stakeholder engagement. The role includes: Development, monitoring & delivery of communication plans for various initiatives. Development, monitoring & coordination of stakeholder engagement and management plans for the various initiatives. Maintaining, developing and designing web content. Development & delivery of media and opportunities plans, including development of draft media releases, speeches and other material. Development of communication content for newsletters, sector networks and other. Development of communication products as needed for stakeholder engagement forums and events. Exemplary writing and planning skills are a must. There is a genuine opportunity to shape the role to your creative vision. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. Interested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). Attach a 1-page written statement in response to the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity, including making any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr