Public Sector Senior Media & Content Officer (Hybrid)

Randstad Pty; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 114,000 - 122,000; Full time

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Job summary

Randstad Pty in Brisbane is seeking an AO6 Senior Media and Content Officer on a 6-month temp contract with hybrid flexibility. The role pays $82.93-$88.57 per hour plus super and is based in the Brisbane CBD.

Key duties include managing media enquiries, drafting releases and talking points, producing social content, and translating complex biosecurity data for varied audiences. This role supports proactive campaigns and agency coordination.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.
• Proven experience managing fast-paced media enquiries, drafting releases and talking points, and prepping spokespeople under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to produce, edit, and publish engaging social media content including visual and video assets as well as support digital campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Media Relations & Enquiry Management: Manage incoming media enquiries, coordinate inputs and approvals, and support media briefings and interviews including spokesperson preparation.
• Proactive & Reactive Content Development: Research, draft, and produce timely communication collateral, including media releases, talking points, briefings, FAQs, and story pitches.
• Digital & Social Media Production: Create, publish, and manage multimedia content across digital channels, supporting paid campaigns where needed.
• Technical Translation & Message Simplification: Translate complex bio security data into clear, actionable advice for diverse audiences.
• Media Monitoring, Insights & Misinformation Tracking: Monitor coverage and sentiment, evaluate performance, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Stakeholder & Inter-Agency Coordination: Liaise with internal teams and external partners to align messaging.
• Incident Response & Governance: Follow incident command structures and participate in after-hours on-call rosters.

Skills

Media relations

Social media content

Spokesperson prep

Content drafting

Job description

Randstad Pty in Brisbane is seeking an AO6 Senior Media and Content Officer on a 6-month temp contract with hybrid flexibility. The role pays $82.93-$88.57 per hour plus super and is based in the Brisbane CBD.

Key duties include managing media enquiries, drafting releases and talking points, producing social content, and translating complex biosecurity data for varied audiences. This role supports proactive campaigns and agency coordination.