Requisition ID 44896 - Posted - $92,005 - $110,020 - Location of Position (2) - Ongoing/Non-Ongoing - Full Time - Position Classification(s) (1)
APS6 - Senior Media Officer, Media Services, Communications and Change Title: APS6 - Senior Media Officer, Media Services
Classification(s): Employment Type: Business Division: People, Culture and Change
Branch / Section: Communications and Change / Media Services
Location: Our preference is for candidates to be located in Canberra or Brisbane, however we want to recruit the best people to our Group, no matter where they are located. We support flexible work arrangements including, where appropriate, the opportunity to work remotely from one of our other departmental offices or remotely via home-based work.
Should the successful candidate reside in a location where the department does not currently have office space, there will be a requirement to be engaged remotely via a home-based work arrangement.
Security Clearance: Baseline Vetting
Job Reference No: 44896
Contact Officer: Closing Date: Our Department Values Our values set the direction for what it means to work in our department. They inform the standard and expectations of behaviours, skills and capabilities and the attributes we currently have, will continually work to achieve and develop, and that we use to acknowledge and attract, retain and recruit into our department.
The department supports workplace diversity and values the contribution of people from diverse backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people with cultural and linguistic diversity, and LGBTIQ people. The department is committed to achieving gender equality and, in particular, supporting women's progression into senior leadership. The opportunity we have available
The Communication and Change Branch provides high-quality advice and support through a range of enabling services, including media engagement activities, ministerial announcements, speechwriting services, strategic communication services, video and design services, social media engagement and advertising campaigns.
We are seeking a talented and organised communication professional to undertake media engagement activities and raise awareness of the Government's infrastructure, transport, regional development, communications and arts policy agenda.
This is an opportunity to advance your career and to build on your experience in the media and communication industry, working with senior ministers' offices and department staff while supporting and managing the media approach for high-profile and interesting programs that benefit all Australians.
We welcome applications from high-performing professionals who have a demonstrated ability to adapt quickly, communicate well and would like the opportunity to make this role their own.
A merit pool may be established for a period of 18 months from the date of this advertisement as a result of the selection process.
Reporting to the Media Manager and working collaboratively as part of a high-performing media section, you will deliver a range of materials and advice to support exciting Australian Government initiatives, including:
Projects and initiatives in infrastructure and regional development, including major road and rail projects as well as regional and community infrastructure grants programs Transport programs, policy and regulation, including in aviation, maritime, vehicle standards as well as road and rail safety. Emerging technology including the expansion of 5G, regional telecommunications issues, misinformation and disinformation, online safety and digital platforms, and issues impacting the media and news industry. Creative and cultural projects, including the Government's National Cultural Policy - Revive and the Location Incentive program which brings international film and television productions to Australia. Identifying opportunities and developing media engagement strategies. Developing strong working relationships with external stakeholders including state and territory governments, portfolio agencies and private sector organisations. Foster and maintain strong and positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, representing the Section and our reputation for effective media service delivery. Developing and coordinating media enquiry responses. Media monitoring, production and analysis of media reports. Drafting media releases and talking points. Increase users of Streem – the department's current media monitoring provider – and provide training for departmental and ministerial staff. Contribute to the positive working culture of the section and branch. Participating in an after-hours on-call roster as required. Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who will:
Achieve results Cultivate productive working relationships Exemplify drive and integrity Communicate with influence Our ideal candidate has experience working in media engagement, journalism or ministerial briefing role, and has understanding of the media and news landscape. Experience working in a Government media team is advantageous, and those with demonstrated experience in private sector media and communications are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will be a driven person with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills who is capable of leading other communication professionals to deliver positive outcomes in both proactive and reactive environments.
Attention to detail and proven high level organisational and time management skills are critical to this role, including the ability to manage and motivate your team to deliver high quality media engagement products within a high-pressure environment.
What else can we offer? Eligibility requirements Employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is subject to conditions prescribed within the Public Service Act 1999 including:
Citizenship: To be eligible for employment with the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts applicants must be an Australian citizen.
Health Assessment: The preferred applicant may be required to undergo a medical examination conducted by the department's preferred medical provider.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website .
How to apply Applications for this opportunity close at 11:59pm AEST, Wednesday 10 April 2024. In applying for this position, you are not required to address individual selection criteria. Rather, you should provide a statement of no more than two pages outlining your background, capabilities and experiences, and how these align with the advertised role. You should also provide a CV, no more than three pages. The capabilities and behaviours required to be successful for this role are identified in the 'Who are we looking for' section.
Your application will be assessed against the requirements of the job. Once the entire applicant pool has been assessed, the panel will create a shortlist of applicants. If your application is shortlisted, you may be asked to undertake further assessment, this may include work sample testing, interviews, and reference checks.
Your application should be received through the department's online recruitment system. Applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
If you experience any issues with the system please contact the recruitment team on 02 6274 6161 or via email at ****** to discuss an alternative way to submit your application.
Please advise the contact officer if you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. The department is committed to the accessibility of our systems. If you find accessibility limitations in our systems, please contact ****** and an alternative application format will be provided to you.
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