Senior Media Advisor

the original; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Flexible working options

Job summary

NSW EPA is seeking a Senior Media Advisor to promote the agency’s reputation through issues management and proactive communications. You will work within a fast-paced media team to manage multiple issues and campaigns, ensuring alignment with government policy and regulatory roles.

The ideal candidate has senior-level expertise in media relations, writing, and social media, with strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to coordinate complex events and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Senior-level knowledge and experience in contentious issues management, journalism and/or communication planning.
• Sound understanding of the EPA’s regulatory role and government processes, with political awareness.
• Strong media expertise and relationship-building skills across print and electronic media.
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of contemporary communication technologies and social media.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder engagement and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Promote the EPA’s reputation through issues management and proactive communications.
• Manage multiple issues and campaigns within a fast-paced media team.
• Coordinate media events and ensure organisational views are accurately represented.
• Develop and implement proactive communication strategies involving stakeholders.
• Provide clear media releases, executive briefings and speeches for diverse audiences.

Skills

Media relations

Issues management

Stakeholder engagement

Writing skills

Communication planning

Social media

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Political awareness

Job description

Senior Media Advisor
Do you want to protect future generations?
Protect tomorrow together at the NSW EPA

• Join a purpose-led organisation and make a difference to the environment and our community
• Environment Officer Class 9
• Remuneration starting from $128,052 plus superannuation
• Enjoy employee benefits and flexible working options
• One temporary role available until 30 November 2027
• Role based in Parramatta

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Media Advisor to join the NSW EPA. You will promote the EPA’s reputation through issues management and proactive communications, working collaboratively as part of a fast-paced media team managing multiple issues and campaigns.

About you

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

• Senior-level knowledge and experience in contentious issues management, journalism and/or communication planning, with the ability to develop and implement proactive communication strategies that involve stakeholders and protect and enhance the EPA’s reputation.
• Sound understanding of the EPA’s regulatory role and government and legislative processes, supported by political awareness and sound judgement when providing advice on complex, sensitive issues.
• Strong media expertise and relationship-building skills, including experience working with key print and electronic media, monitoring coverage, identifying emerging issues and ensuring organisational views are accurately represented.
• Excellent writing skills and knowledge of contemporary communication technologies and social media, with the ability to produce clear, consistent media releases, executive briefings, speeches and content tailored to diverse audiences and channels.
• Strong organisational, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills, with the ability to advise staff on media interactions, coordinate complex stakeholder and media events, and manage competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced team.

About the team

Our Corporate Affairs Team leads the NSW EPA’s internal and external strategic communications, media, ministerial, parliamentary and public relations.

For more information about the role, please read the Role Description - Senior Media Advisor - EO9 - Role Description - Generic - March 2026.docx

About us

As the environmental steward and regulator of our State we are committed to a sustainable future.

Our people are proud to play a role in protecting the environment of NSW. We partner with Aboriginal people, industry and the wider community to protect, restore and enhance our diverse ecosystems.

We bring scientific expertise, experience and actions to inspire innovative solutions as we transition our state to a circular economy.

As we respond to urgent current issues, including climate change, we educate and support our stakeholders to create an environmentally healthy future.

Join us on our mission to protect tomorrow together.

To apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the EPA and what to expect in our recruitment processes, please read our Candidate Information Pack.pdf

Applications close: 11:55pm Tuesday 24 November 2026

Should you require further information about the role, please contact Danielle Williams at [e-mail]

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

If you require a reasonable adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] and please mention reference REQ # 554538.

If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, please use our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for roles, or contact our Aboriginal Employment Pathways team for a yarn.

For more information on reasonable adjustments to recruitment processes, please click here.