Public Affairs & Media Lead (Hybrid | Flexible Hours)

Fire & Rescue NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work options

On-site parking

Fitness Passport

Training & development

Job summary

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking a communications specialist to drive proactive media engagement from its Alexandria base. You will manage media enquiries, draft timely responses, and develop releases and ministerial announcements while coordinating campaigns to enhance community safety.

Flexibility to work outside standard hours and 7am–7pm availability is required, with a focus on serving NSW communities and supporting emergency responses through effective public messaging.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in media/communications or equivalent relevant experience.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Availability to work between 7 am and 7 pm.
• Experience in news media sector or emergency services public affairs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage media enquiries and respond promptly.
• Craft media releases and ministerial announcements.
• Coordinate media campaigns to raise public understanding.
• Engage in media issues management and crisis communications.
• Maintain strong relationships with Ministerial Offices.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Media writing

Crisis communications

Education

Media/communications degree

Job description

Fire & Rescue NSW is seeking a communications specialist to drive proactive media engagement from its Alexandria base. You will manage media enquiries, draft timely responses, and develop releases and ministerial announcements while coordinating campaigns to enhance community safety.

Flexibility to work outside standard hours and 7am–7pm availability is required, with a focus on serving NSW communities and supporting emergency responses through effective public messaging.