Senior Communication Adviser - Multimedia

Job no: 493609
Work type: Full Time
Location: Head Office, Canberra, Melbourne
Classification: DHA Level 6

About us

DHA was established in 1988 following passage of the Defence Housing Australia Act 1987 (DHA Act) to provide adequate and suitable housing for, and housing related services to, members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and their families. We remain committed to our purpose of providing housing, and housing related services, to ADF members and their families to support Defence’s operational needs.  

DHA manages an expanding portfolio of housing solutions and provides housing for over 17,200 ADF members and their families and administers rent allowance for more than 16,000 ADF members and their families in private rental accommodation. DHA provides housing related services advising on eligibility, providing posting support, and managing bookings and allocation services for all DHA provisioned housing and on-base accommodation to approximately 60,000 ADF members. 

To find out more about DHA, please refer to our DHA.gov.au or read our latest Annual Report.

About your team

Governance and Communication Branch is responsible for administering DHA’s overarching governance frameworks and leading internal and external communication, media management and brand.

The Communication and Media Team are trusted advisors to internal and external stakeholders on better practice communication and media management. The team are energetic and highly motivated to continuously improve delivery of internal and external communication strategies and media management in support of DHA’s Corporate Plan and underlying deliverables. This includes major programs of change, internal and external communication campaigns, and business as usual.

About the role

The Senior Communication Adviser (Multimedia) will contribute to the digital content creation for DHA, managing the establishment and distribution of multimedia content through various channels and aligning content purpose with DHAs strategic outcomes. This role is crucial in driving awareness, engagement and alignment with DHA’s mission across digital platforms, while collaborating closely with the broader corporate services.

As a member of the Communications team, this position is responsible for the day-to-day management of DHA’s social media channels including supporting the development and implementation of the social media strategy, as well as supporting other activities of the Communications team and broader agency.

You will possess sound communication and interpersonal skills, have the ability to work autonomously and be a committed team player. You will have the ability to represent DHA in a professional capacity and develop effective business relationships.

Benefits for working at DHA include:

• 15.4% superannuation
• Generous leave entitlements, including 18 days personal leave and 20 days annual leave per year
• Work-life balance
• A positive workplace culture where you can bring your whole self to work
• Opportunities to broaden your industry knowledge and experience
• Career progression and opportunities
• ADF partner employment conditions when posting to a new location

For information on DHA’s Employee Value Proposition, visit our website.

How to apply 

To apply, click the Apply Now button below. When applying, you will be asked to provide the following:

1. A current CV (no more than 3 pages)
2. Up to three (3) work samples that showcase your communications expertise. These can include written, visual, or multimedia pieces such as videos, social media campaigns, communication strategies, or content you’ve developed for internal or external audiences. These samples will help us better understand your style, approach, and the impact of your work.
3. A written ‘pitch’ of no more than 500 words outlining how your skills, experience and knowledge are relevant to the role and describing the contribution you can make to DHA.

We recommend you read the Australian Public Service Commission’s Cracking the Code guidance on how to write your response. Additionally, you should consider the expected behaviours described in the Australian Public Service Commission’s Integrated Leadership System at this role’s level.

For further information on the position, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.

Order of Merit

A merit pool will be established from this process which will be valid for 18 months from the date of advertising. This merit pool may be used throughout this period to fill similar positions in the event positions become vacant.

Inclusion and Diversity

DHA is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, ex-defence members, mature aged employees and carers.

RecruitAbility

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

Eligibility

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen and can obtain and maintain a security clearance at the required level.

Position Eligibility Requirements

Employment with DHA is conditional on successful applicants demonstrating that they are an Australian citizen, meeting the required medical standards, and obtaining and maintaining a security clearance at the required level.

Applications close

11:55pm AEST Thursday 24 April 2025

Any questions? Please contact:  

Alexandra Moore – Communications Portfolio Manager

T: 03 9947 8121

E: Alexandra.Moore@dha.gov.au

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