APS5/6 Communications Officer – Expression of Interest

Communications Officers with experience in the federal government are in high demand! We’ll help cut through the noise and find you a highly rewarding role.

If you’re ready for a fresh challenge in communications, we would love to hear from you.

HorizonOne is a leading specialist recruitment firm in Canberra that works with a range of highly sought after federal government departments and agencies. We reverse traditional recruiting models so you are the focus of our recruiting efforts – we tailor our service to ensure we find you the best possible fit. 

The Opportunity

HorizonOne has a consistent flow of Communications Officer roles available on both labour hire and non-ongoing contracts. These contracts range from short term (3-months) to long term (12-months or more). It is very common for high performing candidates to receive repeated extensions on their contracts or even secure permanency in the APS.

With a range of positions regularly available, we are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates due to placing a large majority of or active and registered candidates.

HorizonOne also supports permanent APS staff with s26 temporary and permanent transfers between federal government agencies and departments.

The Role

The responsibilities of each position vary, but as an APS5 – APS6 Communications Officer you will be required to:

• Develop and implement communications and engagement strategies
• Support policy and program areas by providing strategic advice and developing promotional communications collateral to drive awareness around departmental initiatives
• Engage and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop newsletters, articles, and content for internet/intranet and social media platforms

The Ideal Person

To be considered for an APS5 – APS6 Communications Officer opportunity you’ll have 2+ years of experience, preferably within the APS or state government, with a qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or Marketing.

You will have the ability to work in time sensitive environments and build productive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and be flexible in responding to changing priorities.

Australian citizenship and a minimum baseline security clearance are required to apply.

Salary / Rate

• APS5 salary range: $80k – $89k + 15.4% Super
• APS6 salary range: $90k – $110k + 15.4% Super

Please note that the salary range may differ depending on the federal government department/agency

• Work from home flexibility
• Great working benefits