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APS6 Strategic Communications Officer

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Drive social media, digital content, and strategic communications campaigns with national reach for a Federal Government department.

Role type

APS6 Strategic Communications Officer (Digital & Social Media)

Builds

Digital campaigns, social media content, and multimedia assets for government programs and services.

Domain

Public Sector / Government Communications

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Social media management, video production and editing, content strategy, analytics reporting, stakeholder management, accessibility compliance (WCAG)

Preferred skills

Audience insights analysis, crisis communication, multimedia design

Responsibilities

Develop and publish engaging content across social media and digital channels; Plan, create and edit video content for social media, websites and digital campaigns; Identify communication risks and develop mitigation strategies; Monitor social media performance and provide insights through analytics reporting; Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver effective communication outcomes.

Seniority

Mid-level (APS6), hands-on IC