Public relations and professional communications services

### 📢 Tender Overview The Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking professional public relations and communications services to support the **Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science**. This initiative aims to drive high-level awareness, engagement, and nomination rates for the awards, with a specific focus on increasing participation from women and underrepresented groups across all award categories. ### 🎯 Scope of Work The successful supplier will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy encompassing: * **Media Relations:** Managing press and media outreach. * **Social Media & Digital:** Implementing digital campaigns to boost visibility. * **Stakeholder Engagement:** Coordinating with recipients, their host organizations, departmental staff, and external suppliers. ### 📋 Key Requirements * **Collaboration:** Ability to work closely with diverse stakeholders within strict timeframes. * **Compliance:** Suppliers must not be insolvent or named as non-compliant with the *Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Cth)*. * **Timeline:** The contract period runs from May 2026 to January 2027. ### 💡 Important Information * **Industry Briefing:** A session for potential suppliers is scheduled for 16 April 2026. * **Keywords:** Public Relations, Communications Strategy, Media Engagement, Government Tenders, Science Awards, Digital Marketing, Stakeholder Management. This opportunity is open to suppliers across all Australian states and territories. Interested parties should review the full Request for Tender (RFT) documentation on AusTender.