Senior Internal Communications and Engagement Officer | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 25 August 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 6

Salary: $102,657 - $116,592 plus superannuation

Position No: 46120

Directorate: City and Environment

Advertised (Gazettal date): 04 August 2026

Contact Officer: MelissaJ Holcroft on MelissaJ.Holcroft@act.gov.au or (02) 6205 3622

Details: Are you a creative communicator who enjoys turning complex information into clear, engaging content? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced communications all-rounder to help keep City and Environment Directorate (CED) staff informed, connected and engaged.

This is a great opportunity to use a broad mix of communication skills from strategic writing and storytelling to campaign development and basic graphic design to deliver meaningful internal communication and engagement activities across the directorate.

We’re looking for someone who brings initiative, good judgement and fresh ideas. You’ll create and publish content across a suite of internal communication channels, support communication plans and campaigns, and help translate CED’s strategic objectives into messages that are clear, timely and relevant for our workforce.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

Demonstrated experience in a similar communications role, or tertiary qualifications in a relevant field is highly desirable.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

How to Apply: Please submit a statement of claims of no more than three pages outlining how your skills and experience meet the Selection Criteria. Please also attach your curriculum vitae /resume and contact details for two current referees. See the attached Position Description for more information about the role.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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