Communications Officer - EL1

31-Jul-2025

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra

Industry:

Public Sector and Government

Contact Name:

Cristina Garcia

Contact Email:

cgarcia@paxus.com.au

Contact Phone:

02 6151 9214

Date Published:

31-Jul-2025

EL1 Communications Officer

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Communications Officer to join a large-scale taskforce and play a key role in delivering effective internal and external communications that support a major digital transformation program.

The Role

As the EL1 Communications Officer, you will support the Organisational Change Manager to deliver project outcomes in a communications capacity. The stream of the Program is a transformative initiative introducing a modern portal for managing meaningful change in how projects are proposed, managed, and funded.

You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to develop and deliver clear, engaging, and strategic communication products that inform, engage, and support internal staff and external government stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop clear and engaging talking points for senior leaders for internal and external forums

  • Plan and support delivery of key forums, including creating agendas, presentation materials, and capturing minutes

  • Draft a range of communication materials including intranet articles, website content, and project summaries

  • Contribute to planning and delivery of communications for the upcoming portal launch

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in communications, especially within a change and transformation program

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

  • Government experience (desirable but not essential)

What’s in it for you

As a Communications Officer, You'll join a high impact transformation program and you’ll play a central role in delivering clear, strategic messaging for a nationally significant initiative.

You'll also have the opportunity to:

  • The chance to work on a flagship digital transformation program with real-world impact

  • Direct access to and collaboration with senior leaders across the Department

  • A supportive and collaborative team culture that values your input

  • Exposure to high-level stakeholder engagement across government

  • Opportunities to grow your communications and change management skill set in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Cristina Garcia on + 612 6151 9214 or email cgarcia@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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