The Principal Communication Officer is a Brisbane based leadership role delivering strategic communication and engagement services across the department. This role suits an experienced communication professional who thrives in a fast paced environment, can translate complex issues into clear messages and enjoys building strong relationships to achieve results that matter for Queensland.

The Business and Corporate Partnership (BCP) division provides strategic advice, leads key programs implementation and delivers corporate services that enable the department to achieve its objectives.

When you join BCP you will be partnering with our colleagues across the divisions to drive and find solutions and help foster a workplace culture focused on our people. BCP #DeliveringforQueensland!

Job details

The Principal Communication Officer plays a key leadership role within the Strategic Communications team, providing high level advice and delivering communication strategies that support complex departmental priorities. Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Communication, you will work closely with senior leaders and business areas to ensure communication and engagement activities are effective, timely and aligned to organisational objectives.

In this role, you will lead and manage multiple communication programs of work, often with competing priorities. Your day to day work includes developing and implementing strategic communication plans, interpreting complex information and producing high quality communication materials across a range of channels. You will provide leadership and guidance to junior team members, manage workflows and contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture. Building strong relationships across the department is critical, as is your ability to provide clear advice on stakeholder risks, mitigation strategies and the effective use of traditional and digital communication tools.

Success in this role looks like trusted advice to senior stakeholders, well executed communication strategies that achieve measurable outcomes, and a supported team delivering consistently high quality work in a busy environment.

To apply for this role, you will need to submit the following documents via the Smart Jobs website:
• A copy of your current resume (no longer than 3 pages), detailing your previous-work, voluntary or relevant experience, and the contact details for two referees who have personally observed you displaying the key duties, responsibilities and capabilities of this role, plus
• A 1 page cover letter introducing yourself to the panel and showcasing how your‘About you' skills, and capabilities will enable you to make a valuable contribution to the department.

Send your application via Smart Jobs and Careers.

Why work for us?
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development (NRMMRRD) plays a critical role in supporting Queenslanders across the state — from Cairns to Mount Isa to Warwick - by delivering strong regional outcomes, fostering local economies, and strengthening government-community partnerships. As stewards of over 60% of Queensland's land and key supporters of industries such as mining and manufacturing, our reach and impact are vast.

We are committed to putting our people first - empowering staff, celebrating success, and encouraging innovation. Our workplace is mobile, flexible, inclusive and respectful, and we are focused on growing united, capable leaders. For more information, visit here. 

We offer:
• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options.
• Flexible working options supporting work-life balance.
• Generous leave provisions across the Queensland public sector.
• Professional career development and training opportunities.
• Relocation assistance and provisions.
• The chance to help #deliverforqld and be part of Queensland's long-term prosperity.

To learn more about the benefits of working with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, visit here.

**This vacancy is only available to current Queensland Government employees**

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• 694498 26 Role Description v1 (Word, 3.12MB)