Aps 4 - Defence Media Advisor

$79,176 - $86,438 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Russell - ACT

**The Role**
As a media adviser in the Defence Media team, you will work with the Groups and Services communication teams to plan and deliver a range of activities and tasks, such as responding to media enquiries, producing media products for ministers and Defence seniors, and assisting with major communication activities, announcements and events.

Your attention to detail, strong written communication and excellent stakeholder management skills will be essential to ensure consistency of messaging and support the mission to protect Defence's reputation.

The Defence Media team provides a unique opportunity to contribute towards management of complex, sensitive and routine issues affecting Defence on a daily basis. The Defence Media team is the main interface with media organisations and is at the forefront of planning for major Defence events and activities. The team consists of Canberra-based staff and communications managers in each of the capital cities.

**About our Team**
Based at Russell Offices, the Defence Media team works with journalists, the Department and Ministerial offices to answer media questions and pitch stories that support the work of the Australian Defence Force. The team works in a fast paced and dynamic environment that requires sound judgement and awareness of media matters. The stories we manage are diverse and interesting. From providing support to the Australian community, responding to natural disasters in our near region, commissioning new ships or announcing new capabilities, every day is different and exciting.