Strategic Media Lead for Climate & Environment

NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) seeks a Senior Media Advisor to lead high‑quality media communications across climate, energy, environment, water and conservation initiatives. You will manage media relations and develop collateral to support government priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment.

Reporting to the Media Manager, you will build relationships with media, coordinate responses, and provide strategic communications advice,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in media, journalism or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations and issues management.
• Experience in NSW Government or public sector communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective media communications across a broad portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with media representatives.
• Develop high‑quality media collateral supporting government priorities.
• Provide strategic communications advice and issue identification.
• Coordinate timely media responses and ministerial engagements.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Writing skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in media, journalism or related field

Job description

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) seeks a Senior Media Advisor to lead high‑quality media communications across climate, energy, environment, water and conservation initiatives. You will manage media relations and develop collateral to support government priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment.

Reporting to the Media Manager, you will build relationships with media, coordinate responses, and provide strategic communications advice,