Media & Communications Team Member - ACT PolicingEMPLOYMENT TYPE - Ongoing Full time
LOCATION - ACT
AFP BAND & SALARY-Band 04 ($80,821.00 - $95,010.00)
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER - 13819
This advertisement is to fill current vacancies and create a merit pool for future ongoing or non-ongoing vacancies arising over the next 12 months.
What is the role?Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Band 4 media officer or strategic communications officer.
ACT Policing is looking for motivated and experienced media and strategic communication professionals who have a demonstrated ability to develop and implement a variety of communication strategies and responses.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate appropriate experience in areas including media relations, campaign development, publications, website content, public affairs and social media. They must also possess good interpersonal and writing skills and a ability to make accurate and time-critical decisions under pressure.
Media and Strategic Communications officers support the operational business outcomes of ACT Policing and are responsible for internal and external communications, crisis communications and engaging with the community through corporate events.
Candidates are required to possess tertiary qualifications in journalism, public relations/media, marketing and/or communications and/or equivalent experience in public relations (either media, marketing or strategic communications) positions.
What will you do?The (vacant) role in the Media Team requires you to:
Consider, prepare and respond to media enquiriesPrepare media releasesPrepare talking points to assist police in conducting press conferences and media interviewsManage media stand-ups and press conferencesMonitor and manage a group email inboxProvide advice and support to police where media engagement is requiredPerform on-call duties including out of hours, on weekends and on public holidaysManage media at incidents and crime scenes across the ACTWork to a roster covering shifts seven days a week including public holidaysStrategic communications officers are required to:
Develop and implement external communication strategies and campaignsProvide communications advice to internal partnersPrepare internal communication plans and activitiesCreate content for websites, social media, publications and marketing collateralAssist with other communication activities including events, public relations and media liaison during peak periods as requiredYou must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.
A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.
Selection CriteriaBands 2-5 Organising your work, making sound decisions and achieving outcomesCommunicating and working effectively with other peopleApplying technical knowledge, expertise and skillsApplicationPlease submit the following documents via our Jobs portal prior to the closing date and time:
Resume/CV - This will form the basis for determining your suitability against the position requirements and give the panel a clear outline of your current knowledge and qualifications along with previous experiences.Applicant pitch (maximum two pages). Ensure your pitch tells us why you are the best fit for the role, with examples that demonstrate your capabilities addressing the selection criteria, role requirements and work level standards for the role.Only complete applications will be considered. Please review and ensure the uploaded documents are correct for this application after submitting your application. Contacts and Closing InformationContact Officer Phone: ,
Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 05/12/2024
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