APS6 - Senior Events Briefing Officer, Communication Branch

 

Title:	APS6 - Senior Events Briefing Officer, Communication Branch
Classification(s):	APS Level 6
Employment Type:	Ongoing, Full Time
Salary:	$99,733 - $118,084 per annum plus 15.4% superannuation
Business Division:	Enabling Services
Branch / Section:	Communication, Media Services
Location:	We want to recruit the best people to our department. Our roles   support flexible work arrangements including the opportunity to   work from one of our departmental offices and hybrid (mixture of   office and home-based work).     Our preference is for candidates to be located in Canberra,   however this role could also be located in Sydney or Brisbane.    A merit pool may be formed and used to fill future similar   vacancies in these locations and other locations within the same   metropolitan area.
Security Clearance:	Baseline Vetting
Job Reference No:	47724
Contact Officer:	Alicia Carter, Alicia.carter@infrastructure.gov.au, 0473 551 370
Closing Date:	11.59pm AEST, Thurdsay 9 April 2026

 

We actively seek to reflect the diversity of the Australian community in our workforce.  We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or who are neurodivergent, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including people of all genders and gender identities. We uphold gender equality as a core organisational value. If you’re interested in the role but feel uncertain, we still encourage you to apply if you feel your passions, transferable skills and valuable experience align with this position.

 

The opportunity we have available

The Communication Branch provides high-quality advice and support through a range of enabling services, including media engagement activities, ministerial announcements, speechwriting services, strategic communication services, video and design services, social media engagement and advertising campaigns.

 

We are seeking a talented and organised communication professional to undertake event briefing activities as part of the department’s media engagement program with Ministerial offices.

 

This opportunity will build on your experience in ministerial briefing, building strong working relationships with senior stakeholders (including ministers’ offices, department staff and state Governments) and managing an events opportunities program for the Australian Government’s major transport, infrastructure and regional grants projects.

 

We welcome applications from organised and high-performing professionals who have a demonstrated history of delivering timely and accurate materials, and can build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.

 

What will you do? 

Reporting to the Events and Briefing Manager and working collaboratively as part of a high-performing Media Section, you will:

 

• Prepare event briefing materials and provide guidance on potential opportunities to raise public awareness of the Australian Government’s infrastructure, transport and regional development program.
• Providing a high level of attention to detail and time management skills to ensure delivery of reliable, accurate and consistent information.
• Maintain strong working relationship with senior internal and external stakeholders in managing the portfolio’s project milestone announcement program. Key stakeholders include ministerial offices, state territory and local governments, portfolio agencies, private sector organisations, internal business areas and funding recipients.
• Managing the event database and coordinating regular reporting to Ministerial offices.
• Provide advice and coordinate the approval of materials under the Australian Government’s Building Australia Signage and Brand Guidelines.
• Day-to-day functional management, training and mentoring of APS4, APS5, Graduate or Intern staff.
• Contribute to the positive working culture of the section and branch.

Who are we looking for? 

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate their capability against the APS 6 Work Level standards.

 

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

 

• Stakeholder engagement to build and manage effective partnerships that engage stakeholders in understanding the issues, identifying innovative solutions and in supporting implementation.
• Capacity to achieve results and quality outcomes by showing initiative and leadership, working in a small team delivering multiple activities at any given time, often within tight timeframes.
• Effective communication both written and verbal, delivering information in a variety of formats for a range of audiences.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to evaluate complex information from a variety of sources to make connections and sound decisions while exercising good judgement.
• Self-awareness and a commitment to personal development.
• Our ideal candidate has experience working in a ministerial briefing role.

 

The successful applicant will be an organised and driven person with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills who is capable of leading other communication professionals to deliver positive outcomes in both proactive and reactive environments.

 

Attention to detail and proven high level organisational and time management skills are critical to this role, including the ability to manage and motivate your team to deliver high quality media engagement products within a high-pressure environment.

 

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Cultural capability requirement

The department believes every role contributes to cultural safety and that building staff cultural capability helps us deliver better policies, programs and services for First Nations people and the broader Australian community.  Candidates will be required to demonstrate their willingness to develop their cultural capability as part of the assessment process. In making it a requirement across all roles in our department, we are taking a practical step in delivering our commitments under the Our Stories on Country Agreement and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2025–28.

 

As an APS 6 you will be expected to:

• Consider the cultural context and implications of work area outcomes.
• Engage respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, building trusted relationships.
• Communicate respectfully and seeks appropriate cultural input to inform decisions.
  
  

RecruitAbility minimum requirements

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is committed to supporting the employment and career development of people with disability. Our participation in APS RecruitAbility means we will progress an applicant with disability to a further stage in the recruitment process, where they opt into RecruitAbility and meet the minimum requirements for the vacancy.

 

You will be asked to indicate if you wish to opt into RecruitAbility in the application form. You must tick the 'opt in' box to participate in RecruitAbility. Simply declaring that you have a disability will not automatically include you.

 

We provide reasonable adjustments such as access, equipment or other practical support at relevant stages of the recruitment process. Please advise in the application form or the contact officer if you need any adjustments made. 

 

The minimum requirements for this role include:

• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders in a professional and effective manner
• Effective people management and leadership skills
• Strategic and program management skills including the ability to develop, interpret and enhance ministerial briefing materials

 

More information can be found at RecruitAbility scheme: A guide for applicants | Australian Public Service Commission.

 

 

What else can we offer?

We are dedicated to fostering personal and professional development, empowering individuals to set goals, acquire new skills, and cultivate unique qualities that define who they are. We believe that this not only leads to a more fulfilling and happier life but also enhances the overall quality of our work.

Some of the benefits we offer include:

• Access to our study Assistance Program that provides paid leave and financial support for you to undertake courses of study that contribute to the improvements of your professional skills and knowledge relevant to our work and broader Australian Public Service.
• Through our investment in learning and development opportunities, and a positive performance culture, we provide diverse career pathways for our people to enable their mobility and adapt in a rapidly changing world.
• Improve your leadership skills, through the department’s Professional Coaching Scheme and tailored leadership opportunities for staff members.
• Flexible working opportunities, including part time hours, home based work and job sharing.
• We offer generous leave entitlements of 20 days personal circumstances leave per year, with one month’s accrual of leave credited on commencement and 150 hours of paid annual leave (based on a full-time employee), plus a range of other miscellaneous leave options to support you.

 

Join our department and embark on a journey of growth, fulfillment, and well-being. Experience personal and professional development, prioritise your health, and be part of a vibrant and positive culture that empowers individuals and drives exceptional performance.

Eligibility requirements

Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:

• Citizenship: candidates must be an Australian citizen at the time of submitting your application. 
• Health Assessment: The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department’s preferred medical provider.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level.  You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information.  You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances.  More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.
• Police check: The successful candidate must satisfactory complete an Australian Federal Police criminal history check.
• Integrity and Performance check: The successful candidate must satisfy the requirements in an Integrity and Performance check which is completed by your most recent employer.

Timeline and assessment

A selection panel will be established to assess your suitability against the advertised role.

 

If a merit pool is established it will be valid for 18 months from date it first appeared in the APS Gazette.

 

Applications open: 2 April 2026

Applications close: 9 April 2026

Application shortlisting: 16 April 2026

Further assessments: 24 April 2026

Selection report finalised: week starting 11 May 2026

Offers and announcements: week starting 18 May 2026

 

The above is indicative only, please reach out to the contact person if you have any questions on the recruitment process or timeframes.

 

Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job and the Work level standards. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.

How to apply

Applications for this opportunity close at 11.59pm AEST, Thursday 9 April 2026

 

In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide in a PDF document a statement of no more than two pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role.

 

You should also provide a tailored CV in PDF, no more than two pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section.

 

Your application should be received through the department’s online recruitment system.  Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.

 

If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6136 8989 or via email at recruitment@infrastructure.gov.au to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.

 

Please advise the contact officer if you require adjustments during the recruitment process. We recognise and value diversity as our strength and promote a culture of inclusion to enhance our work performance and the wellbeing of our employees. We are committed to systems that are accessible, inclusive and safe for all. If you need any further information about accessibility and inclusion at our department, please contact DiversityandInclusion@infrastructure.gov.au.

 

 

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