Case study: communications officer (state government)

 

Purpose of the role

The communications officer uses communications tools strategically to create awareness and promote sustainability issues, policy, programs and education programs.

Core responsibilities

• Develop, and manage community consultation, campaign activities, functions and events.
• Plan, develop and deliver written and visual communications.
• Liaise with and manage media representatives.
• Provide advice to manage strategic issues.
• Write newsletters, articles for publication, online content and speeches.

Skills and knowledge required

• Tertiary qualifications in environmental communications, marketing, communications, journalism, or other related field.
• Creation of communications resources and strategies.  
• Working with policy protocol, community and/or environment projects.
• Media liaison and management.
• Excellent written and communication skills.

Relevant learning areas identified
(Key learning areas that are a focus of this role)

• Communications
• Monitoring and evaluation and 
• Sourcing and collecting information.