Media Officer

Careers at Council; Murwillumbah; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Murwillumbah is seeking a dynamic Media Officer to enhance its media relations and communications strategy. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day media operations and coordinate publications while providing crisis support as needed. The role offers a base salary of $84,316 to $99,874 per annum, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance

Training and development opportunities

Generous employment conditions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in media relations, including handling enquiries and writing releases.
• Ability to manage media and communications strategies in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and responsiveness outside normal hours for crisis support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day media operations including media releases and monitoring.
• Coordinate the weekly Tweed Link, ensuring timely publishing.
• Provide media support during crisis and emergency situations.

Skills

Media relations

Crisis response

Strategic communication

Media monitoring

Event coordination

Job description

Location

Murwillumbah, New South Wales

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Media Officer to join our high‑performing Communications, Engagement and Media team. In this fast‑paced, impact‑focused role you will help shape and protect Council’s reputation through proactive media relations, strategic communication and crisis response.

• Day‑to‑day media operations including media releases, media monitoring and online newsroom management.
• Coordinate and produce the weekly Tweed Link, ensuring timely publishing and distribution.
• Provide media support during crisis and emergency situations, requiring flexibility and responsiveness outside normal hours.

What’s On Offer

• Base salary ranging from $84,316 per annum with competency‑based increments up to $99,874 per annum, plus 12% super.
• 70 hours, 9 day fortnight.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance.
• Generous employment conditions.

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in media relations, including handling enquiries, writing releases, managing online newsrooms, pitching stories, coordinating events and overseeing media monitoring.
• Manage and deliver media and communications strategies in a fast‑paced environment.

About Us

• Located on the picturesque far North Coast of NSW, bordering the Gold Coast.
• The Tweed is a vibrant, diverse location offering a lifestyle near the water, in a rainforest or on a farm.
• Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options.
• Join an employer of choice. Professionals Australia (Local Government Engineers’ Association) has named Council the 2021 Employer of Choice for our great employment practices within NSW local government.

Where It’s Located

This position is based in Murwillumbah and can be directed to work from any Council work site.

Position Closes

Friday 17 October 2025 at 12 noon sharp (NSW time). Late applications will not be permitted.

Pre‑Employment Screening

Pre‑employment medical and background screening will be undertaken. A positive drug or alcohol screening result will end the recruitment process and your application will not be considered.

EEO Statement

Tweed Shire Council is committed to employment equity and diversity. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. We provide workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options.