Communications and Engagement Officer
Communications and Engagement Officer
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Job Description
Job Description
About Our Client
Our client leads and supports the procurement and delivery for our citys infrastructure programs enhancing liveability and sustainability in the community. They focus on major projects whole-of-government programs and expert property management
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Communications and Engagement Officer.
This role involves managing a diverse workload including drafting media releases creating content for project updates participating in video shoots and supporting engagement events.
You will assist with planning production coordination and implementation of communications materials campaigns and programs across various infrastructure projects.
Additionally you will write create edit curate and publish engaging content for our client channels handle media enquiries coordinate events and support community engagement activities.
The Successful Candidate will possess:
Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Experience in planning and implementing communications strategies including writing editing and storytelling for different audiences and for different mediums and channels such as video social media websites.
- Experience in managing multiple tasks deadlines and priorities across several projects.
- Good knowledge of contemporary communications and media practices.
Behavioural Capabilities
- Ability to follow processes protocols and manage competing priorities in a high-pressure work environment.
- Ability to liaise work productively and negotiate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to exercise initiative and be innovative in a complex and dynamic work environment.
Desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or a minimum of 3 years experience working professionally in the fields of communications and content production media public relations marketing or strategic communications is preferred.
- The ability to work flexibly with some out of hours work may be required.
What is on Offer for the Role:
Work Type: 6 month contract until 29th Dec 2025
Location: Canberra
Hourly Rate: $66 to $84
Security Requirements: National Police Check
To Apply: Applications close Friday 17th June 2025. Please upload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include ID and work rights security clearance verification and any other client requested checks. Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates. Please email for any further information.
Why partner with Whizdom
Were Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong dependable brand!
The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3 DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. Weve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
