The position I alerted you to yesterday is only being advertised internally in the Qld Govt, so those with an external IP address will not be able to access the online information. External people are welcome to apply. Here’s everything you need to know about the job and applying for it:
Temporary (maternity leave backfill) communications position with the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist.
* Senior Communications Project Officer * A07 – $84793 – $90921 per year * Temporary full-time for up to 12 months * Starting late January * Applications close 15 December 2009 * Applications need to quote job ad reference – QLD/PR1017E/09
For more information, contact me (as per my signature block) or my manger Melanie Gray on 3225 1083, melanie.gray@premiers.qld.gov.au.
Email applications to melanie.gray@premiers.qld.gov.au or directly to the HR fairies at jobvac.dpc@ssa.qld.gov.au, quoting the job ad reference.
About the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist The Office supports the Queensland Chief Scientist in providing high level strategic advice on improving the contribution of science, research and innovation to Queensland’s economic, social and environmental performance. The Queensland Chief Scientist chairs various high level boards and committees including the Smart State Council Standing Committee and R&D Queensland.
Your opportunity You will develop, implement and coordinate communications and marketing strategies and activities to support the Queensland Chief Scientist in raising the profile of Queensland’s science, research and innovation to a range of audiences.
Your key accountabilities *
Coordinate the communication activities of the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist * Manage the media liaison for the Queensland Chief Scientist * Project manage events, such as Science in Parliament * Conduct and coordinate research, analysis and review of complex science related issues which may be required to support communication activities. * Copy edit major reports in preparation for publication, printed and web format. * Manage and participate in communication project teams across the department and government. * Develop and maintain effective networks and liaison between the Office and its range of stakeholders, both inside and outside government.
Are you the right person for this job? 1.
Use or deploy expert writing skills in a variety of settings and styles, sensitive to the context and the impact of the message (written communication) 2. Manage people and projects well to meet deadlines through effective goal-setting, resource allocation, contingency planning and performance evaluation (planning) 3. Establish priorities and organise work flow to meet strict deadlines and produce quality outcomes (organising) 4. Analyse, interpret and solve difficult problems, engaging team and management input to produce accurate and timely solutions (problem solving) 5. Demonstrate confidence, initiative and the capacity to work autonomously where required (standing alone)
Further info If you are interested in applying for this job you should:
* complete the attached Advertised Position Application Form * submit a short (no more than) two (2) page statement focusing on the competencies* (knowledge, skills and attributes) outlined in “Are you the right person for this job?” * attach a current resume, including the names and contact details of two (2) referees with a thorough knowledge of your competencies for this role. One of your referees should be your current or immediate past supervisor * email your application to melanie.gray@premiers.qld.gov.au or directly to the HR fairies at jobvac.dpc@ssa.qld.gov.au, quoting the job ad reference.
advertised position application.pdf