About the Role
Randstad is proud to partner with a prominent state government agency dedicated to supporting growing, diverse communities. We are seeking a strategic and adaptable Senior Advisor, Communications to join their collaborative Strategy and Partnerships team.
- Hourly Rate: $75 - $90 per hour + super
- Location: Footscray
- Contract Length: 5 Months
- Work Structure: Partnering with an internal staff member to divide and conquer specific project streams, acting as the primary communications lead for your assigned portfolio.
This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you will have the unique opportunity to influence high-profile projects right from their inception. You will split project portfolios with an internal team member, taking full ownership of the end-to-end communications lifecycle for your specific stream.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Campaign Management: Drive the conception, planning, and execution of integrated communications utilizing established organizational templates.
- Strategic Planning: Identify key messaging, potential risks/issues, audience segmentation, and actionable tables of tactics for highly regulated projects.
- Content & Brief Writing: Draft high-quality communication materials across a variety of channels (including internal communications, social media, and media briefs) while collaborating with specialized in-house subject matter experts (SMEs).
- Stakeholder & Regulatory Navigation: Partner closely with Project Leads and coordinate with internal leadership to secure necessary regulatory approvals.
- Team Contribution & BAU Handover: Facilitate and chair meetings, offer strategic insights to the broader communications team, and manage the post-implementation review before seamlessly handing projects back to the Business-As-Usual (BAU) team.
Key Selection Criteria
- Proven Strategic Advisory: Demonstrated experience developing and delivering integrated communication plans within a government, utility, or heavily regulated sector.
- Operational Project Experience: Proven ability to navigate complex organizational changes, data remediation, or enforcement/redress schemes.
- Exceptional Writing & Editing: High-level capabilities in producing plain English communications, utilizing standard tools (and leveraging AI/CoPilot assistance) to ensure accessibility across diverse channels.
- Stakeholder Influence: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships, manage up for regulatory approvals, and influence project design from inception.
- Qualifications: A tertiary degree in Communications or an allied field (or equivalent substantial industry experience). Note: A current Working with Children Check is required for this position.
Closing Date
To apply, please submit your CV and highlighting your experience in government or utility communications planning.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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