APS 6 - Media and Engagement Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

The APVMA is looking to fill an APS 6 level position within Corporate Services.  The position is accountable under broad direction for the APVMA’s media and stakeholder engagement activities.  The successful candidate will operate within a framework of legislation, established principles, and work practices and procedures in accordance with the APVMA’s mission and business objectives.

The Media and Engagement Officer will:

• Plan, develop and implement the communications and media strategy;

• Deliver on the APVMA’s stakeholder engagement commitments, including providing secretariat support to stakeholder engagement forums;

• Develop communications materials for external channels;

• Drive a proactive and reactive media plan and ensure all material complies with the APVMA’s standards and policies;

• Prepare feature articles, speeches, briefing materials and reports;

• Develop public relations and engagement plans for programs and projects;

• Identify new research and reports of relevance to key media or stakeholders; and

• Provide support through other administrative duties to support the Director Corporate Services.

SELECTION CRITERIA

To be considered for this role you will need to address the selection criteria as follows: 

Pre-requisites:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Essential:

• Demonstrated experience planning, developing and implementing communications and media strategies;

• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to adjust your style to suit the relevant audience;

• Demonstrated high-level communication skills and the ability to work flexibly with minimal supervision;

• An ability to work collaboratively and manage relationships with a broad cross-section of people;

• Demonstrated leadership skills and an ability to thrive under pressure; and

• Willingness to abide by the APS Values, Code of Conduct and Employment Principles, and a demonstrated commitment to applying the principles and practices of WHS, equity and diversity in the workplace.

Desirable:

• Relevant work experience in the APS.