JOB DESCRIPTION
Classification
Position number
Executive Level 1
Non-ongoing for 12 months
00633
Title
Manager, Marketing and Communications
Division
Corporate Management Division
Immediate supervisor
Group Manager
Comcare is the Australian Government workers’ compensation and occupational
health and safety authority with a vision of “Australia’s Safest Workplaces”. It works
in partnership with its customers to reduce the human and financial costs of workplace
injuries and disease. Comcare upholds the APS Values and Code of Conduct and its
people accept responsibility and accountability for their actions at work, contribute to
their full extent and continue to improve the quality and service of all their activities
Roles at this level have key leadership and management responsibilities. To be
successful, you will need to have excellent strategic and analytical skills, a record of
achieving results, personal drive and integrity, the ability to cultivate productive
working relationships and high level communication skills. You will also have the
capacity, flexibility and willingness to perform in and move between jobs in any
functional area of Comcare.
The Manager, Marketing and Communications will play a key role in the
development and review of Comcare’s communications strategy and as the leader of a
small team, work closely with stakeholders to develop and deliver products and
activities to implement the strategy.
Knowledge and experience in the area of corporate communications and strategic
marketing as well as a proven record in building productive working relationships are
essential for this role.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, communication, public relations or a
related field is highly desirable.
The Marketing and Communications team is responsible for corporate
communications, promotion and implementation of communication projects and
activities including graphic design, desk topping, media and public relations, events
management, publications and on-line marketing.
Gazette 10 March 2005; Canberra Times 5 March 2005; Closing date for applications 24 March 2005.
DUTY STATEMENT
Classification
Executive Level 1
Position number/s
00633
Duty No.
Duties
1.
Manage a function, work unit and/or projects to achieve organisational and
operational goals.
2.
Lead a small team that assists line areas with all aspects of corporate
communications including preparation of publications, production and
editing of corporate newsletter, events management, graphic design and
maintenance of the Internet/Intranet.
3.
Provide high level professional, specialist and/or technical advice to a range
of internal and external stakeholders.
4.
Actively develop working relationships across the organisation and with
clients and other stakeholders that are effective, collaborative and strategic.
5.
Promote the APS Values, APS Code of Conduct and Comcare Leadership
Values and model behaviours that demonstrate commitment to these
principles.
6.
Represent the organisation to client agencies and other external forums.
Gazette 10 March 2005; Canberra Times 5 March 2005; Closing date for applications 24 March 2005.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Classification
Executive Level 1
Position number/s
00633
The following selection criteria are based on the APS Senior Executive Leadership
Capability (SELC) Framework. Further information on the framework is available on
the Australian Public Service Commission’s internet site at:
http://www.apsc.gov.au/selc/index.html
Criteria
No.
1.
2.
Selection Criteria
Proven knowledge and experience in the area of corporate
communications that demonstrate an ability to develop a communications
strategy and coordinate activities required to implement such a strategy.
Strategic and analytical skills, in particular the ability to contribute to:
 Comcare’s vision, purpose and business objectives,

the development of sound advice for the Minister; the Safety,
Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission; the Seafarers Safety,
Rehabilitation and Compensation Authority; the CEO; other
Comcare staff and/or other bodies on matters relating to Comcare’s
areas of responsibility, and

3.
the development of innovative and creative approaches to addressing
issues and challenges in the work group/business unit/organisation.
A record of achieving results, with the ability to:
 effectively manage the delivery of programs, projects and/or
organisational change initiatives, and

4.
provide a high level of professional/specialist/technical expertise
and knowledge.
Ability to Cultivate Productive Working Relationships, in particular,
skills in:

establishing and maintaining productive relationships with a range
of internal and external clients and stakeholders,

fostering collaboration and teamwork across the organisation,

leading and managing people and work groups effectively,

promoting learning and development for team members, and

effectively communicating business and corporate goals, needs and
priorities.
Gazette 10 March 2005; Canberra Times 5 March 2005; Closing date for applications 24 March 2005.
5.
6.
7.
High level communication skills, including the ability to:

communicate orally and in writing at a high standard,

negotiate effectively with a range of internal and external
stakeholders and resolve conflicts skilfully, and

represent Comcare with credibility and professionalism.
Personal Drive and Integrity, including demonstrated:

professionalism and integrity,

willingness to accept responsibility and accountability,

commitment to and ability to model the behaviours required by the
APS Values, APS Code of Conduct and the Comcare Leadership
Values,

initiative, motivation, and resilience, and

commitment to continuing personal learning and development.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in marketing, communication, public
relations or a related field is highly desirable.
Comcare Strategic Plan
VISION
Australia’s Safest Workplaces
PURPOSE
Work in partnership with our customers to reduce the
human and financial costs of workplace injuries and
disease.
COMCARE VALUES



We will uphold the APS Values and the Code of
Conduct. Within that framework, we will particularly
accept responsibility and accountability for our actions
at work.
Contribute to the full extent of our knowledge, skills
and abilities, and acknowledge the effort of others.
Continue to improve the quality and service orientation
of all our activities.
KEY RESULT AREAS
KRA 1
KRA 2
KRA 3
Improve the safety and rehabilitation of employees in
the Commonwealth jurisdiction and the compensation
services we provide.
Engage our stakeholders and customers in the process
of achieving that improvement.
Support our people to enable them to best contribute to
continuously improving our business.
Comcare Leadership Values:
As a senior public servant, committed to upholding the APS values and the ethical
standards set out in the code of conduct, I am committed to modelling leadership
behaviour in Comcare.
In particular, I will show personal courage in:



Displaying energy and enthusiasm for Comcare and its goals
o
Championing the interests of Comcare as a whole
o
Playing the issue not the person
o
Identifying and resolving issues constructively.
Being committed to an open and trusting workplace
o
Setting a high priority to people management
o
Supporting my colleagues
o
Providing strong encouragement and constructive feedback on
performance and career development
o
Acting as a coach and mentor to those who value my experience
o
Taking personal responsibility for sharing information.
Challenging the way we do our business (why and how)
o
Being open to new information and ideas
o
Encouraging a diversity of perspectives
o
Suggesting ways of improving how things are done
o
Sensibly managing and taking risks - learning from unsatisfactory
outcomes
o
Keeping on learning.
o
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or non-APS Commonwealth employer in the last 12 months.
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