Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Taxation Office include:

• Help us create clear, accessible communication that makes it easier for taxpayers to understand and engage with the ATO.
• Depending on the vacancy, you may work across one or more communication disciplines, including strategic communication, media, public relations, digital communication, content publishing, social media, advertising, events and multimedia production.
• research, draft, edit and publish communication content and products
• create and update information across communication channels
• support communication campaigns, events and stakeholder engagement activities
• collect information to support monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• We embrace the strength of diversity – through our people and the perspectives they bring.
• We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and encourage applications from people with disability or neurodivergence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the selection process.
• drafts, edits and publishes clear, accurate, accessible and audience-focused content across different formats and channels
• supports the delivery of communication activities across one or more disciplines, audiences or channels

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• You will produce clear, accessible and audience-focused content. You’ll apply established communication, accessibility, publishing, branding, privacy and information-handling requirements.
• Qualifications in communications, marketing, events, media, public relations, social media or a related field will be highly regarded but are not essential.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: Flexible. Details: Flexible working arrangements are available in the ATO, including working between the office and home, and is considered on a case-by-case basis..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.