Media & Communications Team Member

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.
Did you know?The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.
Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.
We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including:
Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year + additional paid Christmas stand down4 extra mandatory leave rest days per year18 days of paid personal leave per yearGenerous superannuation of 15.4%16 weeks of paid maternity leave (after 12 months of service) + an additional 36 weeks of maternity leave without payFlexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balanceHealth & wellbeing services – with a focus on early intervention, education and preventionAccess to ongoing training and professional development opportunitiesWhat 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.
ACT Policing's Communications and Government Relations team is seeking individuals with experience in areas including media liaison, crisis management, public engagement, strategic communication and event organisation.
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.
You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.
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 requiredMinimum Requirements: You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application.A Negative Vetting 1 (Secret) security clearance or the ability to obtain one.The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
Tertiary qualifications in media, journalism, public relations, organisational communications, marketing or similar.Relevant qualification or experience and knowledge in media or strategic communications.Additional InformationThe working pattern for the media position is Operations with the successful applicant required to work a roster and support the broader business requirements of the area. As such, you will be entitled to the appropriate conditions detailed in the AFP Enterprise Agreement.
All positions require the ability to work flexibly – with regular roster changes at short notice due to operational and staffing requirements. The team works an average of 40 hours per week on a roster covering shifts between 7.00am and 7.00pm Monday to Friday and 7.00am and 11.00am on weekends and public holidays.
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. Please include your work history, responsibilities and achievements.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. Employment SuitabilityShould you successfully progress from the application stage all applicants must:
Complete an Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) and provide a traffic history check and proof of Australian citizenship. This aids in the assessment of your character and your ability to comply with the AFP's professional standards both in an official and private capacity. Please review our AFP Character Standards to ensure that you meet our requirements before you submit your application. Applicants will not receive feedback if they are unsuccessful at this gateway.Have your fingerprints taken if an offer of employment is made.Undertake mandatory drug testing for illicit drugs. This sample could include; urine, saliva or hair.Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made.Satisfactorily undertake a security clearance to the level specified for the position.Recruitment ProcessA writing test may be included as part of the interview process for shortlisted applicants.
Applicants who have demonstrated their suitability for employment through their resume and application, may be invited to a formal interview. Using the relevant AFP work level standards as a guide, you may be asked a range of questions to demonstrate your skills and abilities. These could include behavioural based scenario questions. Read our guides for applicants to find out how to prepare for your interview.
Commitment to Diversity & InclusionAt the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
Contacts and Closing InformationContact Officer Phone: ,
Applications Close:11:59pm (AEDT) 05/12/2024
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