Senior Project Officer Communications

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This is an opportunity to join a large and highly regarded public sector department delivering strategic initiatives with broad community impact. Working within a collaborative and fast-paced team, you will lead complex communications and digital projects, providing expert advice, stakeholder engagement and project leadership across a range of high-profile initiatives.

Your new role

As the Senior Communications Project Officer, you will lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of strategic communications and digital engagement projects. Operating at a senior level, you will work across diverse stakeholder groups to manage project outcomes, oversee procurement and contract management activities, and provide high-level advice to support organisational priorities. You will manage complex project plans, coordinate internal and external stakeholders, drive best-practice engagement approaches and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard. The role requires strong analytical thinking, exceptional communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a large and complex environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated experience leading complex communications, engagement or digital projects within government setting
• Demonstrated experience administering, developing or managing content within Squiz CMS environments.
• Strong understanding of website governance, digital content strategy, accessibility standards and user experience principles.
• Proven ability to develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, risks and reporting frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and negotiate outcomes across multiple groups.
• Experience managing procurement processes, contracts and external suppliers.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of briefings, reports and strategic advice.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and inform decision-making.
• Experience working collaboratively with technical specialists, digital teams or external partners.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines.

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What you'll get in return

You will secure a 3-month ASO7 contract within a respected public sector environment, working on meaningful projects with experienced professionals. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact while developing your leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement experience.

Temporary and Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Weekly pay cycles
• Nominated choice of superannuation fund
• Online timesheet submission and approval
• No hidden fees or costs for our services
• Regular contact with your consultant throughout the duration of your assignment

Hays is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages our clients in their planning and promoting around diversity.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ, people with disabilities and other diversity groups.

Hays recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our clients in delivering a diverse workforce.

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