This role requires a strategic and creative thinker with demonstrated experience in media relations – both proactive and reactive – in a government or corporate environment | 12 months fixed term temporary role with possibility of extension located in Brisbane CBD. Flexible Full-time hours.
Reporting to the Team Leader – Media you will provide general strategic media, issues management and reputational risk advice to internal stakeholders. You will also be responsible for strategizing an approach to media enquiries including developing responses, identifying, planning and creating positive and proactive media strategies and campaigns, suitable for a range of traditional media platforms.
Furthermore you will assist with the development of media plans, addressing a wide range of communication activities including issues and crisis management.
The successful person To be successful in this role you will have a comprehensive understanding and a breadth of knowledge in planning and implementing complex and creative media strategies in a high-pressure environment across traditional media platforms. You will also have strong experience in effective communication with a proven ability to research, write and disseminate high quality media materials within tight deadlines and to a high standard, including media releases, enquiry responses, news articles, and speeches.
In addition to this, you will have the proven ability to communicate with influence, interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to cultivate productive working relationships and networks.
About us The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Strategic Communications Branch manages all strategic communication functions for the department, including providing strategic advice to the Minister, Director-General, hospital and health services, and divisions of the department. The branch delivers the following functions:
media and issues management, and crisis communicationsstatewide marketingcorporate and internal communication, and sponsorship managementsocial media and digital content managementstrategy development and market researchdesign and production serviceswebsite management.A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environmentCompetitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loadingFlexible working arrangementsCareer training and developmentTo apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role. Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
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