APS6 Communications and Change Officer

• Central Canberra based role
• 3 month contract + extension

The Role
Working within a major digital transformation program, you will help internal staff, executives, industry and other stakeholders understand upcoming system changes, why they matter and how to prepare for them.

This is a fast-paced delivery role requiring someone who can quickly understand technical information, translate it into plain English and coordinate practical communication and change activities across multiple releases.

This is a 3 month contract based in Canberra with the possibility of extension.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and delivering communication and change management plans and materials.
• Preparing presentations, website content, newsletters, training materials and promotional content.
• Translating technical and digital information into clear, accessible content for different audiences.
• Supporting system releases through coordinated communications, engagement and change activities.
• Identifying stakeholder impacts, risks and communication requirements.
• Working closely with technical, delivery and program teams to maintain consistent messaging.

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Strong change management, communications and stakeholder engagement experience ideally in a government setting
• Demonstrated experience delivering communications within a digital transformation, technology or complex program environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information into plain English.
• Experience developing communication plans, presentations, web content, newsletters or training materials.
• The ability to adapt quickly, work through ambiguity and remain effective in a fast-paced environment.

Eligibility and how to apply:
To be considered you must be an Australian Citizen and have a current AGSVA security clearance.

To apply for this position please click ‘apply now’ and upload a simple version of your CV. A cover letter is optional. For a confidential discussion feel free to reach out to Tanisha Hine on [email protected]

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