Communications Specialist - Sydney, Australia - Reserve Bank of Australia

Reserve Bank of Australia

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

More purpose, less spin- Join a passionate External Communications team committed to excellence._ Support provided for external study and on-the-job learning._- Sydney CBD location; Flexible working; On-site gym & café.

As a Senior Communications Officer in our External Communications team, you will play a part in shaping the future of one of Australia's most important institutions.

A natural collaborator and adept communicator, you will work closely with senior executives and teams throughout the Bank to understand their communication challenges.

You will advise on and execute communication programs, planning and producing messaging and content that engages and connects.

You will work across all public-facing channels, spotting opportunities for improvement and helping to build the Bank's external communications function.

You will also provide specialist advice and support for sensitive or complex communications as well as various day-to-day activities, including public and media engagement, social media and assisting senior staff prepare for public appearances.

Your background

We are seeking an ambitious and driven communications specialist to continue to drive the External Communications team's key initiatives.

Your strong stakeholder management and communication skills, resilience, and personable nature will help set you up for success in this key role.

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Experience in corporate communications or as a journalist covering the business sector
A flair for producing compelling communications and distilling complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders to design, produce and gain approval for content for all communication channels to meet the needs of individual business areas and the Bank more broadly
Experience in issues management and handling sensitive information
Experience using analytics, research insights and feedback from users to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement

Your qualifications- Tertiary qualifications in communication, journalism or public relations.- Experience in economics, financial services, the payments industry or related fields will be highly regarded.

Your team

You will be working in the Communications Division of Secretary's Department - the Bank's corporate affairs group.

The division provides advice on and execution of external and Bank-wide internal communication programs, manages media relationships and public enquiries and maintains the RBA's websites.

Reporting to the Manager, Communications (External), you'll work closely with fellow communication specialists, editors, in-house digital designers and web developers.

The role provides formal and informal opportunities to develop your skills while working with different departments within the Bank.

Be More

Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility.

Your individual growth and success drives the Bank forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.

Why RBA?_

Through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking, the RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy.

We also issue Australia's banknotes and operates infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people.

Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people have a critical role to play in achieving these objectives, whether directly or in a supporting capacity.

As a values driven organisation, our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve.

We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect, while promoting the public interest through our efforts.

Few places give you the balance of professional challenge and a management culture that not only supports but encourages you to live a full life outside of work and be more.

Application Close:
August 11, 2023