EL1 Communications Manager

Start early June as confirmed in email to John

Position: EL1 Communications Manager
Location: Canberra
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months with potential to extend
Pay rate: $128075 to $142348
Security requirements: Baseline security clearance eligibility and Australian citizenship required

Overview:

This opportunity is suited to an experienced communications professional with a strong background in strategic communications media engagement and stakeholder management within a complex environment. Working within a fast-paced team the successful candidate will lead the delivery of priority communications engagement and media activities while supporting organisational objectives through high-quality communication strategies and outcomes.

The role will suit someone who can confidently provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders manage competing priorities and deliver high-profile communication and engagement activities with a high degree of autonomy. Experience across digital communications event management and issues management will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategic communication plans aligned with organisational priorities
Provide strategic communications advice to senior stakeholders and business areas
Lead media engagement activities including media releases enquiries talking points and executive support materials
Plan and deliver high-profile events conferences and stakeholder engagement activities
Manage communication materials to ensure consistent branding and messaging
Monitor media and emerging issues and provide timely strategic advice
Oversee website digital communication channels and social media content
Analyse communication and digital performance metrics and recommend improvements
Develop and implement stakeholder engagement strategies targeting a range of audiences
Lead internal communication initiatives and organisational engagement activities
Coordinate communication activities to agreed deadlines standards and priorities
Support vendor management reporting and communication project delivery

Experience/requirements:

Demonstrated experience in communications media public affairs or a related field
Proven capability delivering strategic communications media engagement and event management outcomes
Strong written communication skills including development of executive briefs media materials and stakeholder communications
Experience providing strategic advice to senior stakeholders and executives
Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
Ability to work independently manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
Experience within government regulatory or policy environments will be highly regarded
Understanding of issues management and reputational risk management desirable
Experience engaging with industry regional or stakeholder-based organisations desirable
Must be an Australian citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance
Must satisfy the requirements of an Australian Federal Police Check

Apply now or contact SOS Recruitment onfor a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on 2pm Monday 25 May 2026. If your application is received after this date well be happy to keep your CV on file for similar opportunities that may come up. We encourage you to apply even if the closing date has passed.

SOS Recruitment is committed to workplace diversity and equity in employment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disabilities women people with family responsibilities and individuals from diverse cultural linguistic religious and LGBTIQ backgrounds.