Strategic Media & Communications Advisor

Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet in Darwin seeks an experienced communications professional to deliver strategic, high-quality public communications supporting the Minister’s priorities. You will develop media, digital and social content, advise on messaging, manage media enquiries, and coordinate announcements, working with Ministers, agencies and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate communications across channels.

A current C Class Driver Licence is desirable.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and engaging public communication materials across a broad range of topics and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic and high-quality communications that support the Minister’s priorities and public engagement activities.
• Develop media, digital and social media content, provide expert writing and editing support, manage media enquiries and stakeholder relationships.
• Identify proactive media opportunities, coordinate announcements, communication activities and prepare media releases, statements and speeches.

Skills

Communication

Media strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis comms

Job description

The Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet in Darwin seeks an experienced communications professional to deliver strategic, high-quality public communications supporting the Minister’s priorities. You will develop media, digital and social content, advise on messaging, manage media enquiries, and coordinate announcements, working with Ministers, agencies and stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate communications across channels.

A current C Class Driver Licence is desirable.