APS6 Senior Media Officer (APS6 Equivalent)

Our client is seeking to engage an APS6Senior Media Officer
Locations: ACT, NSW, QLD
Employment: 12 months, with 2 X 12 months extension option
Eligibility/Security Requirement: Must be able to obtain Baseline

The Agency is seeking an APS 6 Senior Communications Officer to be part of a pool of marketing and communications professionals that will support the Agency work plan projects for this financial year. The pool will provide flexible and responsive communication and marketing services to various project teams, ensuring that the Agency's messages are consistent, accurate and aligned with its strategic objectives and stakeholder needs. The pool will also contribute to building the Agency's reputation and profile as a leader in digital health innovation.
The Senior Media Officer develops and implement strategic media and communications materials to support Agency activities, products and strategic narrative.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience and ability in:

• developing and executing effective media and communication strategies
• crafting narratives and positive media stories
• managing multiple priorities while working effectively under pressure in a changing environment
• building strong relationships with stakeholders
• generating strategic content for various internal and external channels and stakeholders
• establishing transparent communication processes
• analysing, evaluating and reporting media engagement metrics
• working collaboratively within a small team of specialists.

To be successful in the role, the candidate will require:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and more than 5 years’ experience working in the media sector
• Degree in Journalism, Media and Communications/Marketing or another relevant field
• A detailed understanding of the current media landscape
• Outstanding organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• An excellent work ethic, including self-manage and progressing tasks independently.

The successful candidate will be expected to work 5 days per week plus a rotation of weekend on-call duties (estimated 37.5-hour week), initially from the Sydney, Brisbane or Canberra site, with consideration given to some remote work once established. The successful candidate will be expected to travel when required.


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