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An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced communications professional to play a key role in leading the development, planning, and implementation of effective communication activities that align with the agency’s strategic objectives.

The Communications Coordinator works within the Corporate Affairs and Government Relations team, reporting to the Strategic Communications Manager.

Special Conditions:

• Some out-of-hours work may be required.
• A current Class C (Car) Drivers’ Licence is highly desirable.
• A flexible approach to taking annual leave is required.
• Interstate and international travel may be required for specific events.
• Will be required to participate in the agency’s performance review processes.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Significant experience as a communications professional or journalist.
• Understanding of the media, what makes news and how to write effectively for the media.
• Significant experience in writing content for web, print and social media.
• Significant experience in developing, implementing and evaluating effective communication plans.
• Highly developed written communication skills that enable effective and appropriate communication with a variety of audiences.
• Significant experience in writing speeches for senior executives.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify and engage with required stakeholders to deliver positive communication outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with cultural sensitivity front of mind.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under very broad direction to develop and implement innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to develop and accomplish shared goals by taking an active role in contributing ideas, knowledge and expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, tolerance and humour in team interactions to promote effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and allocate time and resources accordingly to manage multiple, concurrent projects within deadlines.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate resilience when faced with uncertainty or ambiguity.

Application Guidelines:

All applications must be submitted online via defencesa.com/careers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, together with a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience giving consideration to the key selection criteria in the specific technical knowledge, experience and skills in the job and person specification. Applicants must submit a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.

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