• Job Description

  Req#: 130849

  Job Req ID

  Home Affairs - 130849

  Location

  ACT

  Classification

  Public Affairs Officer 2 - $87,457.00 and $100,794.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

  Employment Type

  Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time

  Flexible work

  Flexible arrangements considered

  Contact Officer

  Ainslie Blackstone 02 6264 4621

  Applications close on 25/02/2024 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

  About our opportunity

  This process is being used to fill up to 1 immediate vacancies. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months.

  About our team:

  DS Executive | Executive Coordination | Media & Communication | Various

  The Media and Communication Branch is responsible for centrally coordinating media enquiries and strategic communications for the department and Australian Border Force (ABF).
  
  The branch is supported by several sections that each deliver important influence and enabling services for Portfolio Ministerial offices, senior public servants and departmental business areas. You will be joining one of the most diverse communication teams in Federal Government.
  
  National Security and Crisis Communication
  
  The National Security and Crisis Communication section plans and executes strategic communication and media engagement activities relating to counter-terrorism, counter foreign interference, and critical infrastructure.
  
  The team also leads Whole-of-Government communication for these policy areas, for the security of designated special events, and for responding to crises led by the Department including terrorism and cyber incidents and other unfolding disasters.
  
  This section provides the secretariat function for the Australia New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee's Public Information Sub-Committee.
  
  Media Operations and Social Media
  
  The Media Operations and Social Media Section is the first point of contact in the department for journalists and responsible for managing media engagement for the department and developing media materials, including media responses, media releases, talking points, op-eds and media handling strategies to support key Portfolio and Government initiatives. This includes sensitive, high-risk / high-profile media handling.
  
  The team also curates the department's social media channels and analyses media and public sentiment on topical and relevant matters.
  
  ABF Media
  
  ABF Media supports the ABF Commissioner and Commander Joint Agency Taskforce (JATF) Operation Sovereign Borders (OSB) with proactive media engagement; reactive media handling; tactical, operational and strategic media advice; and issues management.
  
  Immigration, Citizenship and Social Cohesion Communications
  
  The Immigration, Citizenship and Social Cohesion Communications section plans and executes strategic communication and handle media issues relating to immigration, humanitarian and citizenship programs; social cohesion; and multicultural affairs.

  Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force

  Our ideal candidate

  About the role:

  Public Affairs Officer 2 undertake work that is complex in nature and work under limited direction to tasks design, develop, implement and evaluate various media and communication activities, services and materials, including strategies.

  You will provide professional advice to stakeholders, including journalists, and may also assist with the research event management and project management. You will develop, establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders, providing advice and negotiating with influence.

  Successful candidates work as part of a team to solve problems, and contribute to a broad spectrum of communication activities across the department.

  There will be opportunities to develop your skills and expand your knowledge in a typically fast-paced and dynamic environment. Each day will present new challenges and you will be encouraged to use and develop new skills.

  We are looking for communication professionals who enjoy working in a fast-paced and creative environment to deliver high-quality and innovative communication.

  You will have a strong client focus and the ability to confidently coordinate and work with other teams. You will be a passionate and creative team member who enjoys and works well with others and can operate with autonomy where appropriate. You are a proactive relationship-builder and initiative-taker, with a creative mind and exercise sound professional judgement across all areas of your work.

  Duties and responsibilities:

  • Develop creative and effective strategic communication solutions, and track the progress of your work in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment
  • Write, review and produce high-quality communication materials for internal and external audiences
  • Manage and seek advice for media enquiry responses, and liaise with policy and operational areas
  • Collaborate broadly to develop creative communication products, including web content, video, digital and print products
  • Participate in the out of hours media on-call roster with supervision.

  Additional information:

  Please note:

  Staff in the Media and Communication Branch are rostered on-call for media enquiries after hours and on weekends (attracting overtime).

  Highly Desirable

  • Qualifications in communications, marketing, public relations and/or journalism or considerable experience in a communication, public relations and/or journalism role
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines while managing multiple demands
  • Highly developed communication skills, including the ability to liaise widely and develop productive working relationships at all levels.

  How to apply:

  Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 25/02/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted.

  As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

  • How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role
  • Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us
  • Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role.

  Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 130849 in the document footer.

  Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

  Eligibility

  To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

  The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

  Diversity and inclusion

  The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply.

  RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

  Technical assistance

  For technical enquiries please call or email for assistance:

  • Email: recruitment@homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Phone: 1300 793 883 (within Australia) or +61 2 6196 0444 (outside of Australia)

  Please include any applicable screen captures, a response will be provided during business hours.

  Notes

  The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

  The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

  Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

  Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.

• About the company

  The Department of Home Affairs is the Australian Government interior ministry with responsibilities for national security, law enforcement, emergency management, border control, immigration, refugees, citizenship, transport security and multicultural a...

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