Public Skills Australia (PSA) has been appointed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) as one of 10 Jobs and Skills Councils. PSA works with employer and employee representatives from the Public Safety and Government industry-sectors – Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Correctional Services, Defence, and all levels of Government – to ensure Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) system delivers better outcomes for learners and employers. A primary function of PSA is to provide workforce planning, industry intelligence and training product development in support of industry needs and government priorities.
The Communications Officer (Technical) will focus on the development, review and maintenance of PSA’s technical content, including website updates, stakeholder communication tools, data presentations and digital assets. The role supports the delivery of clear, accurate and accessible communications across a range of technical and industry-focused audiences.
The position is accountable to the Manager VET Projects and Communications and will be responsible for:
• maintaining and updating website and digital communication platforms
• developing and reviewing technical content and stakeholder communication tools
• preparing and presenting data in accessible and engaging formats
• supporting online engagement strategies and digital resources
• ensuring consistency and accuracy of PSA’s technical communications.
We are seeking applicants with strong digital and technical literacy as well as written and visual communication skills. They should have demonstrated expertise in managing websites and social media platforms as well as the ability to work on and balance multiple priorities to different line managers alongside maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. They should further have a demonstrated ability to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities and work in a dynamic team environment.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential
Desirable
How to apply
Applications should include a CV/Resume of no more than 4 pages and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages The Cover Letter should not repeat information contained in the CV but specifically address the ‘essential’ Key Selection Criteria.
If you would like to receive a detailed position description and with any queries please write to the HR and Recruitment Officer at careers@publicskillsaustralia.org.au.
Applications close Sunday 26 April 2026. Applications will be processed as they are received, interviews and appointment may occur before the end date.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
