Senior Communication and Media Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 60%

Professional development

Brisbane CBD offices

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Senior Communication and Media Officer to deliver comprehensive communication and engagement activities across media, content, digital and corporate channels. You will partner with subject matter experts to develop clear content, coordinate media enquiries, and monitor issues to improve outcomes for customers and staff.

This hands-on generalist role requires strong writing and editing skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a

Qualifications

• Experience planning, writing, editing and evaluating communication and engagement activities.
• Experience delivering content across media, digital, web, social and corporate channels.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible content.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication and engagement activities aligned with organisational priorities across media, content, digital and corporate channels.
• Develop content in collaboration with subject matter experts and business areas.
• Coordinate media enquiries, monitor emerging issues and trends, and respond promptly.
• Use insights and feedback to continuously improve communication outcomes and customer understanding.

Skills

Strategic planning

Content writing

Media relations

Digital content

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Communications skills

Job description

As a Senior Communication and Media Officer, you'll help deliver communication and engagement activities that support the RTA's customers, people and organisational priorities. Working across media relations, content development, digital channels and corporate communication, you'll create clear and accessible communication that informs, educates and connects with diverse audiences.Partnering with subject matter experts and business areas across the organisation, you'll develop content, coordinate media enquiries, monitor emerging issues and trends, and use insights and feedback to continuously improve communication outcomes.This is a hands-on generalist communication role working across media, content, digital, engagement and organisational initiatives. You'll bring strong communication skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach while building trusted relationships and delivering communication and engagement outcomes that support customer understanding, confidence in the RTA and awareness of its services. You'll also be adaptable, open to learning and comfortable working at pace in an environment focused on continuous improvement and supporting organisational priorities.What we offer is:The flexibility to work remotely up to 60% of the time once successfully onboarded and approvedContemporary offices at Midtown Centre on Mary St, Brisbane CBDA rewarding role with learning and professional development opportunitiesA supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity, wellbeing and collaborationHealth and wellbeing initiatives, reward and recognition program and a range of employee benefits.To be successful you will need:Demonstrated experience in planning, writing, editing and evaluating communication and engagement activitiesExperience delivering content across media, digital, web, social and corporate channelsAbility to build trusted relationships and achieve shared outcomesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, high attention to detail and the ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible contentAbility to manage competing priorities, respond to change and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environmentExperience in a communication, media or public relations role within a corporate, government or customer-focused environment will be highly regarded.If this rewarding role sounds like an opportunity that compliments your current skills, experience and future career plan, we encourage you to read the attached position description and submit your application.Your application should contain:Cover letter - No more than 1 page outlining how and why your skills and experience are suited to this position, specifically relating to the functions outlined within the Your key responsibilities section of the position description, and the leadership competencies outlined in the RTA Leadership FrameworkResume2 referees.For further information on what your cover letter should contain, please refer to the Additional information for applicants document attached.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.