Assistant Director| Communications and Media

Full job description
Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 2, September 2024

Contact: Peter Willimott, 0407287+5+, peter.willimott@aph.gov.au


The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Executive Level 1 Assistant Director, Communications and Media within Communications and Corporate Relations.


The role requires you to engage with many people across the Department of Parliamentary Services to ensure the Australian Parliament operates in an efficient, effective, and safe way. The role is within the department’s Communications and Media team which is responsible for managing the department’s internal and external communication, social media, intranet content management and media.


The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for delivering high quality internal and external communication and marketing activities.

Who we are looking for
We’re looking for a talented and creative communication professional who enjoys coming up with new ideas and implementing them to make a positive impact on a target audience. You’ll have excellent written communication skills, superior proofreading skills along with great leadership ability. If you’ve had experience conceptualising communication and media strategies and delivering results based on the strategies within a government context then please read on.


Job Specific Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field are essential, as is proven experience over at least seven years leading the development and implementation of communication strategies.
You’ll also have to demonstrate good judgement and the ability to identify areas of opportunity and risk for the department.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

At DPS, we acknowledge the value diversity brings. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature age people, people from diverse backgrounds and people with disability.


Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Executive Level 1

Branch: Communications and Corporate Relations

Section: Communications and Media

Immediate supervisor: Director, Communications and Media


Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Executive Level 1 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:


Managing and leading a small and dynamic team to develop and implement communication strategies and campaigns that reflect Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) priorities and strategic themes.

Providing direction and advice to support team members in their career development.

Supporting the implementation of strategic communications initiatives, including the development of key messages, internal communications activities, and other functions as required.

Work with the Communications Director to prioritise the team’s workload, ensuring seamless and effective internal and external messaging for DPS.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across Parliamentary Departments and internally, to support outcomes and business requirements.

As required, manage the development of design, advertising and other services, including procurement.

Contribute as required to other work of the communications team at DPS.


Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.


How to apply

Please upload a pitch (750 words maximum) describing how your skills and experience would contribute to the role and work of the department.


Your pitch is an opportunity to tell us why you want to work at DPS, why you are interested in the role and what you can offer in the role. Frame your pitch around the role description and relevant ILS Profile. Make sure to use relevant examples and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.


Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.


Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace.


Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.


What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:


access to flexible work arrangements
ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities
a competitive remuneration package
free secure underground parking
free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

An attractive salary, which could be negotiated with the successful candidate, is on offer.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1+++ which include:


Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.

Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.