Media & Communications Advisor

The Role

The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

Key duties of the EL 1 Media and Communication Advisor role include:

• Being accountable for the delivery, development and coordination of a range of external communication, media and social media products, events and activities. 
• Managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility and guiding and developing people.
• Producing and supporting the development of complex communication products such as social media campaigns, speeches, talking points and other communications materials to support Australian Submarine Agency outcomes. 
• Support communications for internal audiences to achieve agreed business outcomes.
• Working collaboratively and negotiating effectively to influence stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver high quality communications products.
• Analysing the strategic environment and priorities within the Australian Submarine Agency and adjust communications and media products and activities accordingly.
• Assess, interpret and comply with legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks.

About our Team

As part of the Australian Submarine Agency you will be working at the cutting edge of capability delivery, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities. Our people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration and prioritises safety and security.

Our greatest asset is our people. We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a agency organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.

Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

• Experience and interest in media, social media or communications roles
• Ability to engage and influence the Australian Submarine Agency senior leadership and provide the key link between senior executives and the Australian Submarine Agency employees. 
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and collaboration that will support the cultivation of productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A 'can-do' attitude with demonstrated ability to deliver high quality outcomes in a dynamic fast-paced high-pressure environment.
• Have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of people, including at an internal and external senior executive level
• Exercise sound judgement, discretion, and integrity including the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy
• Have attention to detail, with the ability to take responsibility for own actions and accurate completion of work

Application Closing Date: Sunday 4 May 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/03177/25 on 

https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=A0B6A191-71BB-E2AA-DBCD-E3BEB05369CD