Principal Media Advisor

Ministry of Health; St Leonards; Presencial; AUD 154.000 - 178.000; Jornada completa

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Flexible work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Ministry of Health in NSW is seeking a Principal Media Advisor to manage a high-volume media enquiry function and provide expert media guidance to key stakeholders. The role supports awareness and public perception of NSW Health activities, initiatives and directions, and leads proactive media storytelling in collaboration with the team.

The position involves developing strategic communications with internal and external partners and responding to media matters across early mornings and

Formación

• Extensive experience in public affairs, journalism, or strategic communications roles.
• Experience in leading a team and developing strategic communication efforts.
• Availability to work early mornings and after hours (including weekends and public holidays) on a rostered basis to respond to media-related matters on behalf of NSW Health.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Being a key part of a busy, responsive media team.
• Providing advice to stakeholders, demonstrating initiative and independence across a range of important topics.
• Helping develop strategic communications plans with external and internal stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Public affairs

Journalism

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to January 2028) Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 11/12 Remuneration: $154,231 - $178,369 plus Superannuation Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW Hours Per Week: 35 hours Requisition ID: REQ687757 Closing Date: 15 November 2026

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

The Principal Media Advisor contributes to the effective operations of the Branch, which oversees a high volume of media enquiries for the whole of the NSW Health system. The Principal Media Advisor provides a high level of expert media advice to key stakeholders within the health system to enhance awareness and public perception of NSW Health's activities, initiatives, policies, and directions. The Principal Media Advisor helps to lead on projects and deliver proactive media stories. For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Being a key part of a busy, responsive media team.
• Providing advice to stakeholders, demonstrating initiative and independence across a range of important topics.
• Helping develop strategic communications plans with external and internal stakeholders.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Extensive experience in public affairs, journalism, or strategic communications roles
• Experience in leading a team and developing strategic communication efforts
• Availability to work early mornings and after hours (including weekends and public holidays) on a rostered basis to respond to media-related matters on behalf of NSW Health
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

For role related queries or questions contact Mark Douglass on [e-mail] and quote REQ687757.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

Additional information * This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. * This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade. * For more information on applying visit the our career portal * Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Applications Close: 11:59PM, Sunday 15 November 2026.