Job Description
The Role
You will lead communication for the Australian Army from strategic planning through to execution of media engagement, social media and brand management.
Contribute to the delivery of Ministerial, whole-of-government and Defence objectives.
About this Role
Provide Strategic Communication advice to the Chief of Army.
Ensure strategic communication objectives serve the needs of Army and are integrated and consistent with Ministerial and Departmental priorities.
Lead the Army Media and Communication team of APS and ADF.
Engage with the strategic environment and priorities including comprehensive awareness of domestic, regional and global activities.
Apply high-level decision making and judgement to review, amend and clear Defence and Ministerial communication products.
About Our Team
The Strategic Communication Branch has multi-disciplinary communication teams embedded in Groups and Services across the Department.
Play a key role shaping the narrative and perception of Australia's largest Commonwealth Department and the Australian Defence Force.
Build trust with the Australian community and advance Australia's national security interests.
Collaboration is at the heart of our operations.
We offer a unique opportunity to work on both external and internal communication initiatives.
About You
An experienced strategic thinker and communicator with interest and knowledge of the strategic environment.
Able to:
Provide high-level analytical and communication skills.
Lead peers manage upwards and be accountable for quality outcomes.
Develop positive collaborative working relationships across stakeholders in complex environments.
Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
Respectfully challenge the status quo to innovate and improve outcomes.
Have initiative flexibility and demonstrated capacity to solve problems under pressure.
You will lead communication for the Australian Army from strategic planning through to execution of media engagement, social media and brand management.
Contribute to the delivery of Ministerial, whole-of-government and Defence objectives.
About this Role
Provide Strategic Communication advice to the Chief of Army.
Ensure strategic communication objectives serve the needs of Army and are integrated and consistent with Ministerial and Departmental priorities.
Lead the Army Media and Communication team of APS and ADF.
Engage with the strategic environment and priorities including comprehensive awareness of domestic, regional and global activities.
Apply high-level decision making and judgement to review, amend and clear Defence and Ministerial communication products.
About Our Team
The Strategic Communication Branch has multi-disciplinary communication teams embedded in Groups and Services across the Department.
Play a key role shaping the narrative and perception of Australia's largest Commonwealth Department and the Australian Defence Force.
Build trust with the Australian community and advance Australia's national security interests.
Collaboration is at the heart of our operations.
We offer a unique opportunity to work on both external and internal communication initiatives.
About You
An experienced strategic thinker and communicator with interest and knowledge of the strategic environment.
Able to:
Provide high-level analytical and communication skills.
Lead peers manage upwards and be accountable for quality outcomes.
Develop positive collaborative working relationships across stakeholders in complex environments.
Anticipate and respond to stakeholder needs and expectations.
Respectfully challenge the status quo to innovate and improve outcomes.
Have initiative flexibility and demonstrated capacity to solve problems under pressure.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The El 2 Australia position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.