We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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Period of Appointment

Fixed term for 24 months

Hours per fortnight

58 hours and 48 minutes per fortnight 

Duties

• Develop, implement and evaluate communication strategies for the OIM’s programs and activities.
• Prepare engaging, high quality, consistent and accurate speeches, media releases, newsletter articles, multi-media productions and social media messaging for the Implementation Monitor.
• Prepare publications such as reports and promotional resources, and ensure that the associated activities of gathering content, quality assurance, brand management, printing and distribution, and the procurement of external consultants are managed appropriately and delivered within agreed parameters.
• Manage the OIM’s web presence and digital communication activities, ensuring the content is current, accurate and appropriate for the target audience(s).
• Undertake research, analysis and problem solving of complex issues, and provide authoritative advice, recommendations and solutions.
• Coordinate the OIM’s stakeholder engagement strategy and rollout.
• Foster meaningful and ongoing relationships with Tasmanian Aboriginal people and organisations, people with lived experience of child sexual abuse and children and young people. Ensure appropriate communication material is prepared for these stakeholder cohorts.
• Establish collaborative partnerships and effective relationships across government and with key stakeholders, including local and national media representatives.
• Provide day-to-day practical guidance, professional leadership and support to members of the team, promoting a positive and engaging workplace.
• Where possible keep abreast of and update the OIM team on developments in Tasmania’s child safety space, including media coverage and sector change.
• Support internal communications mechanisms, in consultation with the Director.
• As required from time to time, perform other tasks relevant to the skills and experience of the position classification.

Essential Requirements

• A current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

Desirable Requirements

• A tertiary qualification or professional background in journalism, communications, graphic design or marketing.

Pre-employment Checks

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Senior Communications Officer (358082) - Office of the Implementation Monitor - April 2025.docx

 Statement of Duties - Senior Communications Officer (358082) - Office of the Implementation Monitor - April 2025.pdf

 Information for applicants (Office of the Implementation Monitor).docx

 Information for applicants (Office of the Implementation Monitor).pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4911. 

For more information

Kath Cooper
Director, Office of the Implementation Monitor 
Email: Kath.Cooper@oim.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0455 099 527