Senior Health Media Advisor — Flexible Hours, 12‑Month Temp

NSW Ministry of Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Ministry of Health is seeking a Principal Media Advisor for a twelve-month temporary assignment in Sydney. You will lead a busy media team, provide high-level media guidance to stakeholders, and help shape strategic communications across the NSW Health system.

Role involves developing proactive media stories and managing media inquiries, with early morning and after-hours roster support. Applicants should have extensive public affairs experience and strong relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

NSW Ministry of Health is seeking a Principal Media Advisor for a twelve-month temporary assignment in Sydney. You will lead a busy media team, provide high-level media guidance to stakeholders, and help shape strategic communications across the NSW Health system.

Role involves developing proactive media stories and managing media inquiries, with early morning and after-hours roster support. Applicants should have extensive public affairs experience and strong relationship-building skills.