About us

At Community Services Directorate (CSD) we are passionate about empowering people to meet their full potential by building inclusive and equitable communities where everyone is respected and valued.

We have responsibility for a wide range of human services functions in the ACT, including multicultural affairs, community services, people with disability, women, public housing, children, youth and family support, Child and Family Centres, homelessness, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, and community disaster recovery.

about the role

We are looking for an Assistant Director to join our Strategic Communications team – someone who will develop and deliver strategic communications plans to support any and all of the above functions. 

You will be a self-starter and bring a positive approach to the busy, varied and important work we do to support vulnerable Canberrans.

Working with function areas you will gain a deep understanding of complex programs and services and develop targeted communication plans including key messages, audiences and communication channels, to best support the program or service. 

You will bring enthusiasm and be comfortable juggling multiple priorities and change, be able to think strategically amidst busyness and have great people skills, written and verbal communication skills.

CSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 05 August 2024 to 05 February 2025 with the possibility of extension up to 12 months and/or permanency. A merit pool will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to Apply:

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For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au.

Contact Officer: Melanie Milsom 0430 686 112 [email protected] using the subject line: Assistant Director - Communications and Engagement enquiry via EthicalJobs.