Communications Officer

Must be Australian Citizen
Clearance: Ability to obtain clearance
Location: Canberra
Contract: 12 month Assignment 


Are you a communications professional with a talent for managing multiple projects, driving internal engagement, and delivering clear, consistent messaging? We are seeking a Communications Officer  to support a broad portfolio of diagnostic reform initiatives.
About the Role In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering communications across up to ten concurrent projects. You'll play a vital part in synthesising complex information, aligning messaging across initiatives, and fostering strong engagement with stakeholders at all levels.


Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate communications across multiple ongoing projects, ensuring alignment and consistency in messaging.
• Synthesize and disseminate complex information clearly across all diagnostic reform initiatives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that support both internal and external engagement goals.
• Prepare and distribute a range of communication materials, including press releases, newsletters, and digital content.
• Apply change management best practices to communication planning and execution, driving adoption and internal engagement.
• Support broader organisational change initiatives through strategic and effective messaging.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication between project teams and external partners.
• Address and resolve communication-related challenges in a timely and proactive manner.
• Create and manage engaging, accurate content for websites, social media, and internal platforms.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, providing regular reports and insights.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements to increase the impact and reach of communication efforts.

Key skills required

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and adaptable to changing priorities

If you feel you are a suitable candidate submit your application by hitting “Apply for this job”. Alternatively you can contact Leanne Porter - leanne.porter@chandlermacleod.com for further discussion.