The Assistant Director, Communications contributes to the protection of the reputation of Australia's world-class higher education through TEQSA's quality assurance of the sector. The role works closely with TEQSA's CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in quality assurance to promote TEQSA, and its role protecting student interests. The role is responsible for implementing and further developing the Agency's external communication strategy in consultation with the CEO and ELT and includes working with media including digital media. The role is responsible for the Agency's communications, predominantly external communications, and provides support to the Agency's internal communications, particularly through its supervision of the Web and Publications Coordinator and their responsibilities. The key duties of the position include As Assistant Director, Communications , reporting to the Director, Communications and Engagement, you will be responsible and accountable for: implementing and continuing to update the Agency's external communications strategy, while overseeing aligned internal communication planning and delivery providing advice to senior managers and agency business groups to support stakeholder relations and communication activities. managing publicity and marketing for TEQSA's annual conference and events and webinars (TEQSA Talks). managing workflow, and overseeing quality of delivery, of communication activities to the Communications team. supporting the CEO and Commission with development of key messages or talking points for internal and external communication activities such as T*Forums and TEQSA Talks webinars. creating and managing website content in accordance with APS and international web publishing standards and provide advice on content accessibility and usability requirements. producing high-quality content for reports, briefings, presentations, media releases, feature articles, brochures, publications, and web content, including management of social media posts and podcasts and webinars. monitoring regulatory decisions and other outcomes of Commission meetings for publication. responsible for managing TEQSA's brand and style guides and providing editing support. managing an inbox and responding to enquiries, including journalists, members of the public, students, international counterparts, and others. managing a range of projects to a high standard and often within tight deadlines. representing the agency in cross-agency, and other forums. contributing to the achievement of the Engagement Group's corporate and business planning objectives. other duties and projects as required. Our ideal candidate TEQSA is looking for high-performing team members who are passionate about contributing to the excellence of Australian higher education. Our ideal candidate will have: high level written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare and coordinate delivery of high-quality communications and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including translating highly technical documents into compelling content. demonstrated experience in managing media relations activities: executing proactive external (media) leadership communications and engagement plans and managing reactive media queries. demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to keep abreast of trends and developments in the higher education sector. develop, or oversee the development and delivery of, external and internal communication plans to support communications related to TEQSA initiatives or projects in collaboration with subject matter experts. demonstrated ability to develop communications strategy and undertake strategic planning to deliver on the team's and the agency's goals and objectives. lead a small team of professionals to deliver external and internal communication priorities. strong leadership skills and experience in setting and meeting clear performance targets, including managing performance for quality and timely outcomes. contribute to strategic and operational planning/improvements for the team, to continuously improve quality and efficiency. a knowledge of, or an ability to quickly develop a sound knowledge of, government and agency communications guidelines. an ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver high quality projects. Qualifications and experience relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public affairs, public relations. Highly desirable: experience in the higher education sector and/or government communications, digital content production skills and experience, and project management experience
