Please note a backgrond in working for relevant disability government department or sectors is essential. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our team in the disability sector. The successful candidate will provide essential support to individuals with various disabilities, enabling them to live independently and achieve their personal goals. As an Assistant Director of Scheme Reform Communications, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, fostering inclusion, and promoting the well-being of clients within the community.
We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic communicator to join our team in the disability sector. This role requires a dynamic leader with a proven track record in communication, campaign management, and stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for developing and executing communication strategies, managing campaigns, and leading a team to deliver high-quality work that aligns with our values and enhances the lives of individuals within the disability sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement clear, effective communication strategies tailored to diverse audiences.
- Lead and support a team, ensuring high-quality work is consistently delivered.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring engagement is effective and sustainable.
- Plan, manage, and evaluate communication campaigns using data-driven insights to maximize impact.
- Create accessible, concise, and engaging content in plain English, ensuring it meets the needs of all audiences.
- Manage projects with attention to detail, allocate resources efficiently, and adapt plans as necessary.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance communication strategies and stakeholder understanding.
Essential Criteria:
- Strategic Communication: Ability to craft clear and effective communication strategies for diverse audiences.
- Leadership and Team Management: Proven experience in leading and supporting a team to deliver high-quality work.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Campaign Management: Ability to plan and manage communication campaigns, utilizing data and insights to inform strategies.
- Plain English and Accessibility: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and accessible content.
- Project and Resource Management: Experience managing detailed or sensitive projects, allocating resources, and adjusting plans as needed.
- Change Management and Continuous Improvement: Ability to identify opportunities for enhancing communication strategies and improving stakeholder understanding.
Desirable Criteria:
- Disability Sector Knowledge: Understanding of the disability sector and its impact on participants, service providers, and stakeholders.
- Government/Public Sector Experience: Familiarity with government/public sector protocols and the Australian Public Service (APS) environment.
- Issues Management: Ability to manage sensitive communications and respond to reputational risks.
- Regulatory and Legislative Awareness: Knowledge of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements in a government or disability sector context.
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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