Net Zero Economy Authority - Strategic Communications, and Digital Media and Design Advisors

Location: Canberra, ACT, Sydney, NSW or Brisbane, QLD
Application Closing Date: Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11:30pm AEST

Classification

APS Level 6 ($98,314 - $110,483)
Executive Level 1 ($126,342 - $143,993)

Employment Type

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (initial period of up to 12 months)

This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment type to be determined in negotiation with the preferred candidate and the PM&C delegate.

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

Who we are

About the Authority
The Net Zero Economy Act 2024 (NZEA Act) established the Net Zero Economy Authority (the Authority) as a statutory agency in December 2024.

Our vision is to deliver a better future for industrial regions, communities and workers in a net zero economy. Our vision underpins all our work. It reflects the objectives of the NZEA Act, which directs us to:

• promote orderly and positive economic transformation
• facilitate greenhouse gas emissions reductions
• ensure regions, communities and workers are supported to manage the impacts, and share in the benefits, of the net zero economy.

The authority is presently establishing itself as a separate entity, including off-boarding from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C). The authority is expected to transition shortly to being a separate entity from PM&C, at which time, all employees will transfer under Machinery of Government (MoG) changes to the authority.

As per the Net Zero Economy Authority Transitional Act, the PM&C Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 will apply to all non-SES employees. The PM&C EA will continue until the nominal expiry date of 28 February 2027.

Find out more by visiting https://www.netzero.gov.au/

About the Branch
The authority has a legislated function to encourage, support, develop and deliver educational and promotional initiatives for the purpose of promoting an understanding of, and enabling participation in, Australia’s transition to a net zero emissions economy.

The Communications Branch drives the delivery of this function and is responsible for managing communications to support Australian communities and their economic transition.
The Branch collaborates within the authority, and with external partners, to deliver targeted communications strategies and products to meet the needs of our audiences, and meet the business requirements of the authority.

There are two sections within the branch:

• Strategic Communications
• Digital, Media and Design

What you will do

About the Roles
We have a number of roles to fill across the branch. Please refer to the downloadable

All roles will apply their professional communications capabilities to contribute to team outcomes while building strong and productive relationships with other teams across the authority and externally.

In addition to the general responsibilities and duties outlined in the Work Level Standards for the APS 6 and Executive Level 1 levels, these roles will contribute to delivery of associated functions of relevant section as outlined below.

The Strategic Communications section is responsible for:

• Communications account managers across all NZEA missions
• Development of case studies showcasing localised net zero transition stories
• Identifying and filling knowledge and information gaps, targeting regional communities
• Management of relationships with government communications counterparts
• Product owners for digital engagement platforms (Converlens and CRM)
• Governance and support for design and publication of Corporate Plan and Annual Report
• NZEA engagement approach and settings
• Building and maintaining communications partnerships
• Managing community sentiment research efforts.

The Digital Media and Design section is responsible for:

• Media management and strategy
• Executive communications support, including the Spokesperson Framework
• Advice on sponsorship proposals
• External monthly stakeholder newsletter
• Netzero.gov.au website content creation, planning and management
• Social media channel management, maintenance and strategy
• NZEA brand, tone and voice
• Digital asset design and production and digital library development.

What you will bring

Please refer to the downloadable

APS 6
In addition to meeting the behaviours outlined in the Integrated Leadership System profile of the APS 6 level, our ideal candidates will have:

• Proven experience in a similar role (strategic communications, social media adviser in a content or equivalent role, public affairs, corporate communications or media relations).
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate successful communications and/or content strategies that appeal to diverse and regional audiences across multiple platforms.
• Ability to coordinate and consolidate digital or community sentiment research that can feed into communication products
• Demonstrated ability to plan, create and manage audience-first content across digital channels, website articles, latest news, as well as executive speeches and talking points.
• Experience in managing or supporting team deliverables, monitoring team progress and following through to deliver quality outcomes, including through the use of data analytics.
• Excellent written communication and proofreading skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results, while managing multiple priorities.

Executive Level 1
In addition to meeting the behaviours outlined in the Integrated Leadership System profile of the Executive Level 1 level, our ideal candidates will have:

• Proven experience in a similar role within strategic communications, web, design or media.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, creating and implementing communications strategies, and developing engaging and audience-focused communications materials and content to bring together diverse messages and key organisational stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience in managing team deliverables, monitoring team progress and following through to deliver quality outcomes, while managing multiple priorities.
• An understanding of data analytics, measurement and experience in undertaking evaluation reporting.
• Experience coordinating and consolidating digital or community sentiment research that can feed into communication products.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement or strategic partnerships
• Strong leadership and managerial experience.

Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the APS unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing. At PM&C to be eligible for this position you should be an Australian Citizen at the closing date of application, unless exceptional circumstances apply.
• The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance, or hold a current security clearance of an appropriate level.
• The successful candidate will be assessed through our pre-employment screening checks, such as an Australian Criminal History Check, and will normally be subject to a six-month probation period if new to the APS or has not yet completed their probation period elsewhere in the APS.

Security Clearance Required

Baseline Vetting (Protected)

How to apply

Submit an online application through the PM&C Current Opportunities by 11:30pm AEST on Sunday 15 June 2025.

As part of your application you will need to provide:

• Your resume (maximum three pages)
• A ‘one page pitch (no more than 650 words)’ telling us how your skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications make you the best person for the job and to perform at the relevant classification level.

You are encouraged to refer to the Candidate Pack and the relevant classification level of the PM&C Performance Model to assist you in drafting your one page pitch.

You may also refer to the APSC resource Cracking the Code for further guidance and assistance on applying for jobs in the Australian Public Service.

Contact Officer

Ben Law on 02 6228 6987 or [email protected].

Please Note – This is an unclassified web based recruitment system so your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your one page pitch and resume.
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