Assistant Director, Communication Strategy and Planning (Deskhead)

Job Description The role focuses on developing communication strategies for internal business units, defining comms narrative, and building message house that integrates multiple and at times competing priorities. Develop communication strategies that clearly articulate objectives, audiences, angles, and sequencing. Define overarching narratives and strategic “angles” that position organisational priorities effectively.

Build and maintain message houses that integrate key areas of focus, sensitivities, and desired outcomes. Ensure consistency of messages across initiatives while allowing flexibility for different audiences. Act as a strategic sounding board during planning, policy development, or change initiatives. Job Requirements Degree in Communications, Social Sciences or a related discipline, with at least 10 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs and national scale campaign and at least 4 years management experience.

Proven experience working across government agencies and complex stakeholder environments. Able to multi-task and demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills. Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable managing change and ambiguity. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with strategic judgement and systems thinking