APS6 Senior Stakeholder Engagement & Media Officer

Randstad; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a prominent Federal Government entity to recruit a Senior Stakeholder Engagement & Media Officer. This APS6 role focuses on developing media strategies, managing enquiries, and crafting executive-ready statements under tight deadlines.

You will engage senior leaders and external partners, monitor media trends, and provide risk insights while supporting a fast-paced communications function. The contract is 4 months with a potential 6 month extension.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in journalism, media, or public relations, with government/public sector background highly regarded.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, translating complex information into executive-ready content.
• Strong judgment in navigating high-pressure issues, handling media enquiries, and managing reputational risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted media strategies to support strategic initiatives and raise public awareness.
• Manage reactive media enquiries and draft statements, talking points, and media releases under tight deadlines.
• Identify media opportunities, craft narratives, and mitigate reputational risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts, internal executives, and key stakeholders.
• Produce strategic, audience-focused content across communication channels.
• Participate in an out-of-hours/weekend media on-call roster as required.
• Track, analyze, and report on media metrics and coverage trends.

Skills

Journalism/PR experience

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Media strategies

Tools

Microsoft 365

Media monitoring platforms

AI tools (workflow optimization)

Job description

APS6 Senior Stakeholder Engagement & Media Officer

Randstad is currently partnering with a prominent Federal Government entity to recruit a skilled and dynamic Senior engagement & Media Officer. Joining a collaborative, fast-paced communications function, you will support strategic priorities, protect organizational reputation, and craft compelling narratives across public channels.

• Contract Length: 4 months with a 6 month extension option

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted media strategies to support key strategic initiatives and raise public awareness.
• Manage reactive media enquiries, draft high-quality statements, talking points, and media releases under tight deadlines.
• Proactively identify media opportunities, craft narratives, and mitigate potential reputational risks.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with media contacts, internal executives, and key stakeholders.
• Produce strategic, audience-focused content across various communication channels.
• Participate in an out-of-hours/weekend media on-call roster as required.
• Track, analyze, and report on media metrics and coverage trends.

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in journalism, media, or public relations. Government, public sector, or complex corporate background highly regarded.
• Communications Mastery: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of translating complex information into clear, executive-ready content.
• Media & Risk Management: Strong judgment in navigating high-pressure issues, handling media enquiries, and managing reputational risks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders, subject matter experts, and external partners.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft 365, media monitoring platforms, and an intermediate capability in leveraging AI tools to optimize workflow efficiency.

We Want to Hear From You If...

• You are an Australian Citizen with a Baseline Security Clearance.
• You thrive in dynamic environments where priorities shift quickly and deadlines matter.
• You bring sharp media instincts, strong judgment, and a proactive attitude to a collaborative team setting.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.