Media Adviser: Justice & Public Safety

Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking an adviser, media to help people understand the department's work. You will write media content and respond to news enquiries across a range of issues.

You will research and write clear media releases, speaking notes and other content, promote key policies through the media, track coverage and report on how the department's work appears in the news. The role requires clear thinking, strong writing and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in journalism, public relations or another communications field is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience handling media enquiries with local and city news outlets.
• Knowledge of Victorian Government media rules and processes.
• Strong writing skills and ability to plan work and build trust.
• Flexible, team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• research and write media releases, speaking notes and other content
• promote 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

Writing skills

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Journalism or Communications degree (desirable)

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria is seeking an adviser, media to help people understand the department's work. You will write media content and respond to news enquiries across a range of issues.

You will research and write clear media releases, speaking notes and other content, promote key policies through the media, track coverage and report on how the department's work appears in the news. The role requires clear thinking, strong writing and a collaborative mindset.