Permanent - Full Time
Cannington
2025-01-31 4:00 PM
Media Communications Officer (MIS24228) Are you a dynamic and proactive media specialist able to drive awareness and engagement across key community and stakeholder groups? Worksafe is seeking an experienced media communications officer based in our Cannington office. Would you like to work in a genuinely exciting, flexible and friendly work environment that offers its people a range of benefits including flexible working hours, working at home or in the office to help support you and get the best results possible for our community?
Then the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DEMIRS) is for you!
We value diversity and appreciate every individual's perspective, bringing together a diverse and inclusive workforce to drive innovation and success.
Whether it is enabling the next big discovery in the mining sector, protecting workers' health and safety, transforming energy supply and emissions or rolling out new technology to provide better customer service, DEMIRS is committed to delivering for the benefit of WA and future generations.
The role As a Media Communications Officer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing community and stakeholder awareness of WorkSafe issues and the department's work.
This position is responsible for acting as the key liaison between the department and news media, ensuring the timely and strategic coordination of media interviews and responses.
The role involves managing and growing social media channels, developing content such as media statements, articles and radio spots, and monitoring media coverage to assess the effectiveness of communication efforts.
Additionally, the specialist provides support to the General Manager of Information and Stakeholder Engagement to ensure the delivery of high-quality media and communications advice while maintaining professional standards across all media activities.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, a proven ability to deliver under pressure while maintaining professionalism and accuracy and a strong expertise in content creation across various platforms including traditional and digital media will be the keys to your success.
Please refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached for further information regarding the position, including any specific requirements, capabilities and pre-employment checks which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments) at the time of application.
How to apply We ask you to provide:
A detailed resume outlining your key achievements, work history, education and professional development and covering letter of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following points:Relevant tertiary qualifications or considerable media and public relations experience.Demonstrated journalism experience including research, interviewing, writing, editing, proofreading and speechwriting.Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.Previous experience in Government and/or writing for the resources sector would be highly regarded.In the attached Applicant Information Pack, we offer further information on how to apply and the range of incentives offered to employees who work with DEMIRS.
If you have any questions about employment conditions or the application process, please contact Uma Maregouni, Senior recruitment Officer on (08) 9222 3129 or email ******.
Supporting diversity and inclusion DEMIRS is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace.
We welcome all to apply, however preference may be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, youth and people of diverse sexualities.
This helps us ensure our workforce is diverse, effective and forward thinking, and is supported by the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
CLOSING DATE: 4.00 pm on Friday, 31 January 2025 (WST) Please ensure you allow yourself sufficient time to lodge your application online; as applications that are in progress or submitted after this time will not be accepted.
It is your responsibility to ensure your application is submitted on time.
We look forward to receiving your application and considering you for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
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