Public Relations and Media Officer

Sutherland Shire Council; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a Public Relations and Media Officer to bring Council's projects to life through compelling content, strategic communications, and positive community engagement. You will work with the Public Relations and Media Advisor and Team Leader to enhance Council's reputation and keep residents informed.

Responsibilities include creating engaging content for media releases, speeches and social media; supporting media monitoring; coordinating stakeholder engagement;

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism or related discipline.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content for media releases, speeches, social media, digital communications and campaigns.
• Assist with media monitoring and identify opportunities to promote Council initiatives.
• Support public relations activities to strengthen community awareness and trust.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication projects.
• Collaborate with Council teams to develop clear, audience-focused messaging.
• Contribute to delivery of communication campaigns and organisational priorities.
• Support day-to-day operations within a busy communications environment.

Skills

Strong writing

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Storytelling

Time management

Collaborative in political environment

Education

Degree or Diploma in Communications or Journalism

Job description

Be the voice behind the stories that matter to our community

Are you a talented communicator with a passion for storytelling, media relations, and community engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for a Public Relations and Media Officer to join our dynamic Public Relations and Media team. In this role, you'll help bring Council's projects, initiatives and services to life through compelling content, strategic communications and positive community engagement.

Working closely with our Public Relations and Media Advisor and Team Leader, you'll play an important role in enhancing Council's reputation and ensuring our community stays informed, engaged and connected.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Public Relations and Media Officer, you'll support the delivery of strategic communication initiatives across the organisation by:

• Creating engaging content for a variety of channels, including media releases, speeches, social media, digital communications and marketing campaigns.
• Assisting with media monitoring and identifying opportunities to promote Council initiatives.
• Supporting public relations activities that strengthen community awareness and trust.
• Helping coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication projects.
• Collaborating with teams across Council to develop clear, accurate and audience-focused messaging.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of communication campaigns and organisational priorities.
• Supporting day-to-day operations within a busy and professional communications environment.

About You

You're a creative and proactive communications professional who enjoys telling stories, building relationships and making complex information easy to understand.

You'll bring:

Essential Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Communications, Journalism or a related discipline.
• Current NSW Driver's Licence.

Skills and Experience

• Experience working in communications, media, public relations or a similar environment.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to tailor content for different audiences and platforms.
• Experience creating engaging content across traditional and digital channels.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities.
• An understanding of media relations, news values and what makes a story newsworthy.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a politically aware environment.
• A solution-focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Knowledge of current issues affecting local government and the Sutherland Shire community.
• Photography and videography skills for digital content creation.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to build your communications career while helping shape how Council connects with the community.

You’ll work alongside experienced communications professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and play a key role in sharing the stories, achievements and initiatives that make a difference to our residents.

If you're a creative storyteller, strong writer and relationship builder who is passionate about community-focused communications, we'd love to hear from you.

Step into your next opportunity

• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of the advert being closed
• Package: $81,866 to $86,777 per annum plus 12% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).

Successful candidate may be required to undergo criminal history check and a Working with Children Check.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.