APS6 Engagement and Communications Officer

at  Chandler Macleod

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As one of the Australia’s largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod’s recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.
Our client is seeking to engage an APS6 Engagement and Communications Officer.
Location: Canberra, ACT and other locations considered
Contract Length: Start – 15/04/2024, End – 01/11/2024, with option to extend for a further period or periods, up to 12 months
Eligibility/Security Requirement: Applicants must have Baseline Security Clearance

These responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of a regional policy agenda
• Utilizing regional intelligence to inform government policy making and program development
• Utilizing data and evidence to support local government policy making and program development
• Delivering the Government’s election commitments through the Priority Community Infrastructure Program (PCIP) and the Investing in Our Communities Program (IiOC)
• Supporting Regional Development Australia Committees (RDAs) to maximize their effectiveness

The Engagement and Events Section is responsible for:

• Promoting the activities and achievements of the RDA Committees to governments and stakeholders
• Promoting the government’s policies and programs to RDA Committees for distribution to their stakeholders
• Facilitating the development and implementation of the RDA National Forum and the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) National General Assembly (NGA)
• Supporting and assisting with the development and delivery of the ALGA Conference.
• Administering the National Awards for Local Government (NALG) and providing support for the ABC Heywire program.
• Designing and delivering engagement for the branch