Experienced Communications Consultant

at  SEC Newgate

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A HIGH-PERFORMING CONSULTANT WHO IS:

• Understanding of the political and policy development process, communications, current affairs, and the media
• Collaborative and adaptable: You will have a can-do attitude, flexibility and great interpersonal skills
• Curious and proactive: Identifying innovative ideas to progress projects for clients
• Calm and dedicated: A good sense of humour and ability to balance multiple deadlines to contribute effectively and constructively to your project teams and across multiple practice areas
• Able to lead projects as well as collaborate and teamwork within client teams
• Committed to ongoing professional development

TYPICAL PRACTICAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE SHOULD INCLUDE:

• 5+ years of Corporate Communications or Public Affairs background via a government, peak body, media or corporate role
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Politics or Social Science
• A genuine and keen interest in politics, communications, current affairs, government and the media with established networks in these areas
• Strong writing capabilities – the confidence and ability to write clearly and succinctly
• Strong analytical skills to absorb complex and technical information and turning it into clear and concise information
• Organisation skills – capable of setting up and adhering to your own system of structuring your work day, prioritising tasks, methodically completing regular tasks and proactive working on implementation of communications plans
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and listening skills
• Strong networks across government, bureaucracy and/or media
• Positive approach with a good sense of humour

SEC Newgate’s Canberra team is looking for an experienced public affair professional to work on projects that help clients make a difference. We are looking for an experienced specialist to join the team, either in a full-time or a part-time capacity. The successful candidate is likely to have come from the federal or state government (political office or department), a media organisation, a peak body or a corporate affairs function of a business.
As part of the SEC Newgate Communications team, you will have the opportunity to work on complex issues for government, not-for-profit and corporate clients. You will be a core team member who will help provide clients with a truly integrated solution when facing a complex communications challenge – this includes strategy development and implementation, issues management, government relations, organisational reviews, media relations, community and stakeholder engagement, market and social research and digital communications.