Speechwriter

CSIRO • Brisbane, QLD, AU • 10h ago

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The opportunity

Support CSIRO’s Executive Team with your communication expertise
Provide high-level writing and strategic communication advice
Amplify CSIRO’s engagement and impact

We are seeking an experienced Speechwriter to join CSIRO’s Communication team.

As the Speechwriter, you will provide specialist support and advice to the Executive Team, including the Chief Executive, in the planning and liaising of external and internal engagements. You will play a key role in in preparing speeches, opinion pieces, forewords, media interviews, social media, and briefings for panels and presentations. You’ll draw on your high-level writing skills and experience developing integrated communication strategies to drive awareness and engagement of CSIRO’s strategy with key stakeholders.

You will work with the broader CSIRO Communication function to develop and implement integrated communication strategies to amplify the impact of CSIRO’s senior leaders and engagements.

Your duties will include:

Providing high-level written material for the Executive Team, including speeches, briefing notes, opinion pieces, social media content and internal communications.
Providing advice to senior leaders, relating to key messages, speaking opportunities, media announcements and events.
In partnership with the Communication Manager, Leadership and Internal, identifying key internal and external engagement opportunities and amplification strategies for the Executive Team in line with CSIRO’s strategy.
Ensuring executive engagements are aligned with the CSIRO-wide communication calendar and appropriately promoted and supported through CSIRO-owned and external channels.
Liaising with the offices of the Executive Team in planning and preparation of engagements
Supporting executive media training, coaching and development.
Providing broad writing support across the Communication function as required.

Location: Open to candidates in Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart

Salary: AU$114k - AU$123k plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite, Full-time

Reference: 99315

To be considered you will need:

A tertiary qualification in communication or a related field and/or relevant experience in developing strategic and creative communications content for organisations and their leaders.
High-level writing skills with a demonstrated track record in developing and executing creative and strategic communication strategies, including speeches, opinion articles, internal communications, and media pitches.
Significant experience in speechwriting for senior leaders, including coaching and strategic counsel at executive level.
Experience writing and managing content and editorial processes in large complex organisations, working autonomously and under pressure.
High-level senior stakeholder management experience, including influencing and negotiation, coupled with the ability to build and maintain high trust and collaborative working relationships at all levels of the organisation.
Sound knowledge of how to grow and protect a corporate brand, including risk management, problem solving, a thorough understanding of the media and political environment, and a strong news sense.
Ability to create a culture committed to values-based behaviour which fosters innovative problem solving, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Desirable

Experience in science, research, innovation or associated industries.
Experience in journalism or media industry.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish.

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact.

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!