Senior Communications Officer (706304)

Department of State Growth
Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy
Operations and Client Engagement
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5

Salary:

$96,584.00 to $101,313.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Job description:

To develop and implement engagement, communication, policy and research activities which ensure a coordinated, unified and effective approach to divisional communications and policy design across the division. The position will provide advice to and consultation with division business units, Corporate Communications, Ministers’ offices and the public to promote program opportunities and outcomes which strategically align to Tasmanian Government priorities. The role will also align division processes, language and presentation of web, social media, written documentation to with government communications framework, and departmental web strategy. The role will undertake a combination of key division communication activities and represent the division at national communication, policy and research events and working groups.

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Duties

  • Provide advice to the Deputy Secretary; Business Unit Directors and managers in relation to stakeholder engagement strategies (including publications, media and other communications activities) to support divisional priorities.
  • Work collaboratively with Corporate Communications to add value to division communication activities aimed at strengthening the division’s interaction with community of practice groups across the Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy portfolio. Analyse division target audiences, communication channels and language to maximise the effectiveness and relevance of communication activities.
  • Ensure the role of the division as an enabler of development across the cultural, arts and sport sectors is reflected in all engagement, communication and research activities and that the results of these efforts are understood by staff, industry, government and the public.
  • Represent the communications needs of the division in a professional manner at a range of events and working groups as required.
  • Manage communication channels to internal and external stakeholders through content development for iconnect intranet; business unit web pages, electronic direct mail and social media.
  • Participate in business improvement processes, such as reviews of application protocols for the COLLECT Arts Purchase Scheme.
  • Provide guidance to business units regarding media requests and public communications, draft Ministerial requests and business unit generated media releases. Act as intermediary between Corporate Communications, business units and their clients to manage expectations regarding promotion of programs, participants and outcomes.
  • Ensure all communications are consistent with departmental and whole-of-government policy and negotiate exemptions where applicable.

Desirable Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification or commensurate professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing or equivalent.
  • A current driver’s licence.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Download File Senior Communications Officer - 706304.DOCX

Download File Senior Communications Officer - 706304.pdf

Download File Advice to applicants.DOCX

Download File Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

Name:  Pippy Edwards
Position:  Manager, Operations and Client Engagement
Email:  philippa.edwards@events.tas.gov.au
Phone:  +61 03 6165 6673

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf

 

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