APS6 Senior Communications Officer
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APS6 Senior Communications Officer | Strategy & Media
Develop and implement communication strategies, campaigns and public affairs activities in an Australian Government environment, providing media, issues management and strategic communication advice to senior stakeholders.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 6 months with potential 12-month extension
Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline
Closing Date: 19/08/2026
Essential Tasks
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Stratos Gianakakis on 0457 117 977 and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.
Develop and implement communication strategies, campaigns and public affairs activities in an Australian Government environment, providing media, issues management and strategic communication advice to senior stakeholders.
Location: Canberra, ACT
Contract Duration: 6 months with potential 12-month extension
Security Clearance Requirement: Baseline
Closing Date: 19/08/2026
Essential Tasks
- Develop and implement communication strategies, plans and products for key projects, campaigns and commemorative events.
- Provide communication, media and issues management advice to senior management and business areas.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support launches, presentations, public relations events and other public affairs activities.
- Well-developed written and communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and communicate with influence.
- Ability to inform communication strategies and provide advice that supports business outcomes.
- Strong leadership, teamwork and stakeholder relationship skills.
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills, supported by core project management capability.
Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, to register your interest in this role, please either contact Stratos Gianakakis on 0457 117 977 and send through your CV by following the link below.
About Compas
Compas Pty Ltd is a Canberra based wholly Australian owned, Recruitment and Services company that has been operating since 1987. We specialise in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary recruitment services, as well as specialised Consulting assignments.
YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE TREATED WITH THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a current Baseline clearance.