Impactful Media Adviser for Justice & Safety Victoria

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks an adviser, media, to help the public understand the department's work and respond to news enquiries across a range of issues.

You will research and write clear media releases, speaking notes and other content, promote policies through media, track coverage, and collaborate with senior staff, ministerial offices and other teams to share accurate information during key events.

Qualifications

• Experience handling media enquiries and working with local and city news outlets
• Knowledge of Victorian Government and department media rules and processes
• Ability to think clearly, solve problems and give honest advice when issues change
• Flexible, team-focused approach with strong writing skills and ability to plan work and build trust

Responsibilities

• research and write clear media releases, speaking notes and other content
• promote key policies and programs through the media and respond to media enquiries
• track news coverage and prepare reports to show how the department's work appears in the news
• write and review content for publications, events and public updates
• work with senior staff, ministerial offices and other teams to share accurate information and support key events

Skills

Media relations

Media rules

Critical thinking

Writing skills

Education

Journalism or Public Relations degree desirable

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria seeks an adviser, media, to help the public understand the department's work and respond to news enquiries across a range of issues.

You will research and write clear media releases, speaking notes and other content, promote policies through media, track coverage, and collaborate with senior staff, ministerial offices and other teams to share accurate information during key events.