Senior Media & Stakeholder Engagement Lead

HR Partners

Canberra

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 120,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a Federal Government entity to recruit a Senior engagement & Media Officer in Canberra. In a fast-paced communications function, you will craft narratives, manage media inquiries, and support strategic priorities to safeguard organizational reputation.

You will develop targeted media strategies, produce statements and talking points, and lead on media analytics. The role requires 5+ years in journalism, PR, and strong stakeholder engagement; occasional on-call shifts

Qualifications

5+ years in journalism, media, or public relations.
Ability to translate complex information into executive-ready content.
Proven risk management and high-pressure media handling.
Strong stakeholder relationship-building with senior leaders.
Proficient with media monitoring tools and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute targeted media strategies to support key priorities and raise public awareness.
Manage reactive media enquiries, draft statements, talking points, and media releases under tight deadlines.
Proactively identify media opportunities, craft narratives, and mitigate reputational risks.
Build and maintain productive relationships with media contacts, executives, and stakeholders.
Produce strategic, audience-focused content across channels.
Participate in an out-of-hours/weekend media on-call roster as required.
Track, analyze, and report on media metrics and coverage trends.