Senior Media And Communications Advisor (424861)

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you. Period of Appointment Appointment to the role is on a permanent full-time basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight). Duties Build proactive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including media organisations, ministerial offices, departmental managers and executives, other government agencies and partner organisations to assess and respond to their varied media and communications needs. Provide strategic media advice in a fast-paced team to identify opportunities and risks, manage issues and enquiries and provide balanced and accurate advice to a range of internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner. Ensure that services, initiatives, and programs are communicated effectively, and assist in the development and implementation of effective communication strategies and initiatives. Provide professional writing, editing and proofreading services to clients to deliver high quality and engaging communications material (including but not limited to media releases, speeches, event packages, briefing kits, magazine articles, internet, intranet and social media content and industry publication content). Quality assure media and communications material and ensure compliance with all government and departmental media and communications policies and processes. Contribute to and maintain the media diary, enquiries register and other systems and contribute to internal reporting as required. Assist the Director, Communications and the Media Manager in the delivery of overall departmental communications requirements. Desirable Requirements 5+ years of experience in a similar media or communications role. A current full motor vehicle licence. Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents  Statement of Duties - Senior Media & Comms Advisor (424861).docx  Statement of Duties - Senior Media & Comms Advisor (424861).pdf  Advice to applicants.DOCX  Advice to applicants.pdf For more information Name: Craig Stone Position:  Media Manager Email:  ****** Phone:  03 6165 5254 How to apply To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button. -or- Complete the following application form and email your application to us at ******  Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX  Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf