Program/communication Officer - Canberra, Australia - Chandler Macleod

Chandler Macleod
Chandler Macleod
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Canberra, Australia

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As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies.

For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a Program/Communication Officer on a contract for till 30 June 2023.


About the Role:

We are looking for an APS5 equivalent program officer to join the Support at Home Implementation Section.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a variety of tasks including contribute to the development of transition and implementation documentation, development of communications in a variety of different forms and stakeholder engagement.

The role be in a dynamic and fast paced environment assisting the branch to deliver a reformed and improved in-home aged care program by 1 July 2024.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support internal and external stakeholder engagement activities such as webinars, roadshows, consultation forums
  • Work collaboratively with the section, branch, and other stakeholders
  • Undertake relevant activities to support delivery of project outcomes as required

Key Capabilities

  • Prior experience in drafting written materials and documentation to a range of stakeholders (internal and external), tailoring messages and style to different audiences
  • Ability to plan/organise/manage activities and deliver outcomes on time
  • Good verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders over the phone, face to face or at meetings
  • Ability to develop and foster strong interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Show initiative and the ability to work independently, with limited supervision within a team environment
  • The ability to manage multiple and competing priorities and challenges as they arise, often with tight timeframes

Eligibility

  • To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made
  • An applicant's suitability for employment with Health will also be assessed through a variety of preemployment check processes, such as:
  • Satisfactory completion of an Australian Federal Police criminal history check and where relevant, a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check.
  • Completion of a medical declaration and preemployment medical (where required).
  • Providing evidence of qualifications
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