In-Demand Director of communications Jobs in Australian Capital Territory

Assistant Director, Foundational and Strategic Communications | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Infrastructure Canberra —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Temporary
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
3d
Intelligence Development Program 2027 and 2028 intakes
ASIO —Canberra ACT
- $100,425 - $118,220 a year
- Research
- In-person
- AI
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Assistant Director in the Office of the General Manager | Full-time Permanent
Canberra Health Services —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Office experience
- Employee assistance program
10d
Senior Director, Training and Development | Full-time Permanent
Justice and Community Safety —Canberra ACT
- $172,246 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
9d
EL1 Assistant Director, Communications and Media
Australian Government —Canberra ACT
- Research
- AI
- Communication skills
10d
Director - Crisis Response
Australia Red Cross —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Public speaking
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
Director, Victim Services | Full-time Permanent
Justice and Community Safety —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
1d
Assistant Directors - Client Engagement and Research Support
The Department of Parliamentary Services —Canberra ACT
- 8 hour shift
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
11d
Director - People and Performance | Full-time Permanent
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Human resources
- Communication skills
3d
Director – Compliance and Investigations | Full-time Permanent
Education —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
Executive Officer | Full-time Permanent
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Assembly
- Communication skills
11d
Operations & Transformation - Senior Consultant
Deloitte —Canberra ACT
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Events Coordinator
Killara Catering & Collective Pty Ltd —Pialligo ACT
- Microsoft Word
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
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Assistant Director, Events and Engagement | Full-time Permanent
Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development —Canberra ACT
- $127,597 - $136,873 a year
- Weekend availability
- First Aid Certification
8d
Senior Communications Officers, Communication Education & Engmt
Australian Electoral Commission —Canberra ACT
- $99,734 - $111,701 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Marketing
5d
Operations Manager
Positive Rhythm —Gungahlin ACT
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
8d
Centre Director | Bomaderry | Relocation Assistance Available
Little Zaks —Canberra ACT
- Up to $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
4d
Senior Director Therapeutic and Client Services | Full-time Temporary
Justice and Community Safety —Canberra ACT
- $172,246 a year
- Temporary
- Communication skills
8d
Parliamentary Library Officer
The Department of Parliamentary Services —Canberra ACT
- $83,415 - $90,639 a year
- Call employer
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
9d
Senior Marketing Manager
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $141,637 - $148,403 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Communication skills
- Marketing

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Assistant Director, Foundational and Strategic Communications | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency

Infrastructure Canberra -
Canberra ACT

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Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$127,597 - $136,873 a year
3 days ago

Qualifications

Management
Analysis skills
Communication skills
Marketing
Time management

Full Job Description

Closes: 02 September 2026

Classification: Senior Officer Grade C
Salary: $127,597 - $136,873 plus superannuation
Position No: 45421
Directorate: Infrastructure Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 19 August 2026
Contact Officer: Anna Alikhan on [email protected] or 0416155666

Details: This position is part of the Foundational and Strategic Communications team, which developings, establishes and manages the key communications systems, channels, processes, tools and operations needed to support Infrastructure Canberra. The team plays a critical role in enabling consistent and effective internal and external communications, engagement activities and stakeholder management across the Directorate.

This position within the team assists with the management and improvement of digital systems and platforms, coordinates photography and videography, and helps with the creation and publishing of digital content.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

Desirable:

Relevant tertiary qualifications or a minimum of 5 years’ experience working professionally in the fields of journalism, media management, corporate/strategic communications and/or marketing.
Experience using Stakeholder and Content Management platforms such as Consultation Manager or Squiz Matrix.
Available for occasional weekend and after-hours work, with access to flex time.

Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing, enabling and managing digital systems and tools that support communications and engagement, including websites and stakeholder management platforms.
High level project and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate the priorities and workload of a small team who need to meet competing priorities, while maintaining high standards and accuracy.
Demonstrates strong initiative, flexibility and responsiveness, consistently taking ownership of tasks with a commitment to excellence and accountability.
Proven high-level analytical skills and demonstrated sound judgement and experience in stakeholder and issues management.

Behavioural Capabilities

Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and negotiate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Flexible, adaptive and comfortable with a changing working environment.
Understanding of, and demonstrated commitment to, the implementation of the ACTPS Values, Code of Conduct, Respect, Equity and Diversity Framework and Workplace Health and Safety initiatives.

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and may be used to fill identical or similar vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee checks only.

How to Apply:

A two-page pitch demonstrating how your skills, experience and capabilities align with the requirements of the role and the qualities described in the Position Description.
A current curriculum vitae, including the contact details of two referees

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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This is a temporary position available immediately until 31 March 2027 with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

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