Senior Media & Communications Strategist

NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Media and Communications Advisor to shape public understanding of major projects and places across NSW. You will create media content, campaigns and communication strategies in collaboration with a diverse team to inform communities and stakeholders.

Based in Parramatta with flexible working, the role requires strong media and issues management, exceptional storytelling, and the ability to advise senior internal

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, communications, or public affairs.
• Strong ability to translate complex information into clear messages.
• Proven skill in developing and delivering media campaigns across channels.

Responsibilities

• Drive media engagement - Develop and deliver proactive media stories, manage high-profile media enquiries, and provide expert communications advice to internal stakeholders.
• Solve communication challenges - Anticipate risks, manage issues, and draft responses to sensitive media issues.
• Develop engaging content - Translate complex information into clear messaging to reach diverse audiences across a range of channels.

Skills

Media engagement

Storytelling

Stakeholder engagement

Campaign delivery

Written communication

Education

Qualifications in journalism, communications, or public affairs

Job description

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Media and Communications Advisor to shape public understanding of major projects and places across NSW. You will create media content, campaigns and communication strategies in collaboration with a diverse team to inform communities and stakeholders.

Based in Parramatta with flexible working, the role requires strong media and issues management, exceptional storytelling, and the ability to advise senior internal