Media & Strategic Communications Lead — Hybrid & Flexible

Council Jobs; Camden; Hybrid; AUD 105.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

35-hour week

Flex leave provisions

Hybrid work arrangements

Health program and health leave

Free parking

Career development

Gym membership

Zusammenfassung

Council Jobs is seeking a Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications to drive the council’s media strategy and advise senior leaders. You will shape narratives, manage high-profile enquiries and provide strategic communications guidance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong media relations experience, storytelling ability, and leadership skills, with flexibility for after-hours and hybrid work arrangements. Salary ranges reflect market levels in NSW, Australia.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant qualifications or extensive experience in media and communications.
• Experience writing for government, executive or similar media and communications.
• Strong written, verbal and analytical skills.
• Ability to create engaging media releases, speeches and press notes.
• Proven media relations experience with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to research and analyse issues promptly and provide solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of government processes and local government act.
• Flexibility to work after hours, weekends or holidays when required.

Aufgaben

• Drive Council’s media strategy and shape key messages for public consumption.
• Provide trusted strategic advice to senior leaders on matters attracting attention.
• Manage complex media enquiries and draft timely responses.
• Identify emerging issues and craft compelling narratives for stakeholders.
• Support community engagement and protect Council's reputation.

Kenntnisse

Media relations

Strategic storytelling

Leadership

Crisis comms

Stakeholder engagement

Government writing

Jobbeschreibung

Council Jobs is seeking a Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications to drive the council’s media strategy and advise senior leaders. You will shape narratives, manage high-profile enquiries and provide strategic communications guidance in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong media relations experience, storytelling ability, and leadership skills, with flexibility for after-hours and hybrid work arrangements. Salary ranges reflect market levels in NSW, Australia.