About the Department The Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda.
Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology.
We do this by:
Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regions Investing in science and technology Strengthening the resources sector.
The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work.
You will be able to create positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.
If you would like to feel a strong connection to your work and you are accountable, committed and open to change, join us in shaping Australia's future.
About the team The Media and Speechwriting team plays a critical role in the Communications Branch providing media support to two portfolio Ministers and their offices, the department's Executive and departmental staff.
The department covers a broad range of policy and program responsibilities as well as portfolio agencies.
The Media and Speechwriting team produces high quality media products such as media releases, talking points and media enquiry responses.
The team also has specialist speechwriters.
The opportunity We have two opportunities available in the team – as a speechwriter and a media officer.
Roles are available on an ongoing and/or non-ongoing basis.
Our ideal candidate We're looking for experienced media and writing professionals with sound judgement and strong writing skills, to help uphold the reputation of the department and provide valuable support to Ministerial offices.
The key skills we're seeking are:
Proven ability to work to tight deadlines Proven ability to build good relationships and work well in a team Ability to think strategically, apply solid judgement and problem-solving skills Clear communication skills Highly-developed writing skills with an eye for detail Our department has a commitment to inclusion and diversity, with an ambition of being the best possible place to work.
This reflects the importance we place on our people and on creating a workplace culture where each and every one of us is valued and respected for our contribution.
Our ideal candidate adds to this culture and our workplace in their own way.
What you will do As a Speechwriter, you will:
Prepare high quality written products for our ministers and senior executives, including speeches, video scripts, talking points, op-eds, forewords and other written products.
Ensure content is well-researched, written with colour and impact.
Ensure content is tailored to the intended audience.
Work independently, use sound judgement and write to a high standard.
Build strong relationships with policy areas, ministerial media advisers and senior executives.
You may sometimes be required to assist the media side of the team, which involves liaising with journalists, writing media releases and managing a busy shared inbox.
Experience in this field is also highly valued.
As a Media Officer, you will work closely with the Assistant Manager and Managers, departmental policy areas and Ministerial media advisers to produce high-quality compelling written products to promote portfolio-related initiatives.
Your excellent writing skills, capacity to respond flexibly as issues emerge, and ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders will enable you to thrive in this role.
Your responsibilities will include:
Writing high-quality media releases, talking points and other media products to support Ministerial announcements.
Managing media enquiries received by the department in a timely manner, as well as assisting Ministerial offices to respond to enquiries of their own.
Proactively develop relationships within the department and help maintain the relationship between the media team and Ministerial offices.
Monitoring a busy email inbox and publishing web content.
Demonstrating strong organisational skills and time management to ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
Providing media monitoring support to the department.
Participating in an evening and on-call weekend roster to provide media support.
You may sometimes also be required to assist on the speechwriting side of the team.
Eligibility To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens.
Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
Notes A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.
The department does currently offer flexible work opportunities for many roles.
This vacancy is Canberra based, although flexible or remote work arrangements may be considered.
Please reach out to the contact officer to discuss this further.
Application information Your application must not contain any classified or sensitive information.
This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents.
The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.
Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position.
Your pitch can contain no more than 500 words and should align to the key duties listed above.
Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application.
(CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).
Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request.
Please contact or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.
Please refer to our Applying for a position information for additional information on how to apply.
Contact Information For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jennifer Jennings on 0439 288 895 or via email on or David Betros-Matthews on 02 6276 1164 or via email on
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