View Vacancy – AUS (Canberra) – Communications Officer, AO

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to create videos and visual content using Adobe, Canva or other relevant software
• Bachelor degree in relevant subject
• Good news sense and understanding of reputation management
• Awareness of range of paid, earned, owned channels and how to utilise to best effect

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

As a member of our communications team you will become a member of the UK Government Communications Service. This cutting edge professional organisation focuses on communications specific learning and development – from design to strategic campaigns. You will have access to courses and resources that will help you achieve your career goals. 

As part of the UK Government Communication Service you will have access to all UK Government training and resources. This identifies and promotes best practice across all communication disiplines and presents opportunities to benefit from a world-leading communications profession. 

This role advertised is a Full-Time, Permanent role to be based in Canberra.

Salary is at AU$ 75,540 per annum (paid out monthly), plus 11% superannuation.

Appointment is subject to an AFP records check and UK security clearance.

Open to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and partners/ dependents of UK-based diplomatic staff currently posted in Australia.

The Australia network offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including job-specific training as necessary and broader learning linked to the FCO Diplomatic Academy. There are opportunities to job-shadow other staff, and the successful applicant will be encouraged to take part in broader British High Commission activities. The British High Commission is committed to providing all staff with learning and development (L&D) opportunities and we will work with you to develop your own L&D plan.

Working patterns:

Flexible working, including occasional work from home is possible, but will need to by negotiation with line manager and work around business needs. Some outside hours calls are unavoidable given the time difference with the UK. 

Your application must be submitted before 23:55 AEST-Australian Eastern Standard Time (UTC/ GMT +10) on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”

Applications must include a current CV and kindly omit any personal information such as Name, Contact Details, Birthday and Gender.

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the  next stage.
 
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.

Advertised start date is provisional and subject to completion of reference and security checks.

Kindly check your application centre or email regularly for any update on the status of your application.

Reminder: Notifications about interviews and the conduct of interview may be subject to change. Please note that given the restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 candidates must be prepared to be interviewed via VTC.