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Strategic Communications AdvisorAmentum • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Strategic Communications Advisor

Strategic Communications Advisor

Amentum • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
9 days ago
Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety collaboration and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly Virginia we have approximately 50000 employees in more than 70 countries across all 7 continents.

Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance a friendly company culture and engagement with a supportive community

Well inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve grow and succeed today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.


Our values stand on a foundation of safety integrity inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and for more information.

Role Title: Strategic Communications Adviser

Role Description:

The role is responsible for delivering high-quality media briefing and communications support to ensure clear consistent and strategic messaging across the organisation. This includes drafting and coordinating media materials such as press releases talking points and responses to media enquiries brief writing while maintaining alignment with organisational priorities and reputational considerations. The position requires the preparation of concise accurate and wellstructured briefs for senior leaders synthesising complex information into clear recommendations key messages and risk considerations to support effective decision-making.

In addition the role leads the development and implementation of communication products tailored to a range of internal and external audiences ensuring messaging is timely engaging and fit-for-purpose. This involves close collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and consistency as well as managing competing priorities in fast-paced environments. Strong writing editing and stakeholder engagement skills are essential along with the ability to exercise sound judgement adapt messaging to different contexts and uphold a high standard of professionalism in all communications outputs.

Essential Requirements:

  • Experience in Defence Brief writing media releases and talking points
  • Strong writing and communication
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Experience in Ministerial writing including ministerial submissions and representations.

Desirable Requirements:

  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills.


Required Security Clearance Level: NV1

Location: Canberra - Remote may be supported

Weekly Hours: 40


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1

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