Assistant Director, Media And Information

The Assistant Director, Media and Information is a national Corporate Services role, providing professional media support for the Federal Court of Australia, the National Native Title Tribunal, Australian Competition Tribunal, the Copyright Tribunal of Australia, and the Defence Force Discipline Appeals Tribunal.

The position reports to the National Manager, Communications and works closely with the Executive Director Strategy and Corporate Services, Executive Director, People Culture and Communications, Chief Justice, judges, Native Title Registrar, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar, General Counsel and key staff. The position also liaises with external stakeholders including the media, legal profession, and other Court users.

The key duties of the position include:Manage incoming and outgoing communication with journalists nationally. Respond to media requests promptly and effectively using professional and sound judgment with an emphasis on transparency whilst operating within a legal framework.Manage media issues, in consultation with the Executive Director Strategy and Corporate Services, Executive Director People, Culture and Communications, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar, General Counsel, and the Native Title Registrar and Chief Justice, as appropriate.Provide guidance and advice on media issues, as well as educating appropriate officers and staff on effective media practices and processes.Advise on the establishment and maintenance of online files where appropriate and coordinate their management with chambers, web team and registry.In matters of high public interest, help coordinate the use of online files, remote access, delivery of judgments and broadcasting of hearings involving chambers, registry, web team, IT and media.Work with the communications team to develop digital content and work across communication channels to provide creative, innovative solutions to communicate complex and sensitive legal topics to a broad audience.Develop visual and multimedia communications to support written content.

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