EL2|SESB1 Speech Writer

  • Category: Content Writer Jobs
  • Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
  • Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
  • Salary: Estimated: $ 23K to 34K
  • Published on: 2025/09/21

Our Federal governemnt client is looking for a Speech writer for a 6 month contract

NV1 Security Clearance
EL2 - SESB1,
Canberra, Sydney or Melbourne
Responsibilities:

Developing and writing speeches and a range of other communication products for senior leaders including the Minister and executives
Managing competing priorities to achieve high quality outcomes within tight deadlines
Having the ability to develop staff speech writing capabilities, including coaching and mentoring of the current team of ongoing APS staff, further increasing the return on investment.
Ideal candidates will have:

Demonstrated extensive experience in speech writing for government and executives
Demonstrated experience in delivering capability-building activities
Demonstrated experience within a fast-paced professional communications environment
High level stakeholder management skills
Ability to communicate persuasively and with influence
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and short deadlines
Ability to lead and mentor staff.
Requirement:

A relevant degree or experience in government and executive speech writing
Diploma with a major in journalism, communications, public relations or marketing. Alternatively, possession of recognised skills, cadetship or relevant experience that the agency considers appropriate to the duties of the position.
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Muhammad Warsi on (0)2 6151 +201 or email: mwarsi@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.

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