AO6 Senior Advisor (Media)

AO6 Senior Advisor – Media | 3 Year Contract | Hybrid | Buderim
We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor – Media, Issues & Reporting to join a high-profile infrastructure program. This role will lead media relations, social media strategy, and storytelling initiatives, ensuring consistent and effective communication across multiple channels.
Working within a collaborative communications environment, you will play a key role in managing media engagement, developing proactive and reactive media strategies, and supporting the delivery of clear and timely messaging aligned with program priorities.

Contract Details

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: 3-year assignment
• Location: Buderim
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Hourly Rate:$79.18 – $84.55 per hour + super

• Lead the development and delivery of media, social media and storytelling strategies.
• Develop proactive and reactive media strategies aligned with program priorities.
• Identify and coordinate media opportunities that showcase key program initiatives and achievements.
• Manage responses to media enquiries and ensure alignment with key messaging.
• Prepare key messages, Q&A documents, media briefs and communication materials.
• Manage social media activity including content creation, scheduling and publication.
• Monitor and analyse media and social media sentiment, providing insights and reports.
• Identify, track and escalate emerging media issues and reputational risks.
• Provide guidance and oversight to contractor teams delivering communications activities.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent communication.

• Strong experience managing media relations and media enquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver proactive media stories and campaigns.
• Experience managing social media platforms, content planning and publishing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to monitor media coverage and sentiment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create clear, engaging content.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.

• Experience working within large programs or infrastructure environments.
• Background in communications, media, journalism, or public relations.
• Experience supporting media and issues management in complex organisational environments.