[CCED] Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director, CCED

Marketing Communications • Develop and review ACRA's engagement workplan to establish strategic priorities and stakeholder engagement approaches • Create and implement strategic communications plans to effectively engage the public and external stakeholders Develop and execute ACRA’s crisis communications plans, including message development and media management) • Manage vendor relationships for ACRA publications and collaterals Coach and supervise team members in: o Enhancing ACRA's profile through publications, social media, editorials, and media interviews o Content curation and development of ACRA’s communications calendar o Conceptualising, designing and publishing ACRA's annual report and bi-monthly ACRAConnect newsletter o Special projects such as website revamps Media Relations • Develop comprehensive media engagement strategies and cultivate strong media relationships to secure positive coverage, pitch story opportunities to the media. • Conduct in-depth analysis and risk assessment of ACRA-related issues in the public domain, recommending appropriate response strategies such as media briefings, media engagement, forum letters/opinion pieces; and work with departments to address specific issues). Stakeholder Engagement/International Relations • Support Senior Management in developing strategies to better engage and build networks with key international and domestic professional bodies. • Work with counterparts in partner agencies to shape whole-of-government international relations Initiatives, • Represent ACRA at international/regional/inter-agency platforms and official visits. • Coach and supervise officers in international and domestic engagement activities, including: • Evaluating International Relations and Professional Bodies events • Drafting talking points and speeches for Senior Management stakeholder sessions • Organising and promoting events hosted by ACRA or partner organisations

Requirements • Professional Qualification in Mass Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related fields • 8 - 10 years of relevant experience in corporate communications roles. Competencies • Project Management: Strong ability to plan, monitor progress, and deliver outcomes on schedule whilst effectively managing external vendor relationships • Strategic Thinking: Creative problem-solving skills with ability to work within resource constraints to develop innovative communication solutions • Communication Excellence: Good writing and communication skills to effectively convey ACRA's messages, initiatives, and services to diverse stakeholder groups • Digital Proficiency: Social media expertise including platform management, content editing tools, video and photo editing software, and web content management systems • Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, cross-functional environments whilst continuously learning and adapting to new challenges