Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications

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Camden

Hybrid

AUD 105,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

Flex leave provisions

Hybrid work arrangements

Health program and wellbeing leave

Free parking

Career development

Corporate Gym Membership

Job summary

Council seeks a Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications to drive its media strategy, shape key messages and provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders. You will identify emerging issues, shape compelling narratives and manage complex media enquiries to protect the Council's reputation in a fast-paced environment.

You will bring extensive media relations experience, strong writing skills for government contexts, and a proven ability to lead a team while collaborating across

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience in media and communications.
Experience in writing for government, executive or similar media and communications.
Strong written, verbal and analytical skills, including ability to write engaging media releases, speeches and media briefing notes.
Extensive experience in dealing with the media and preparing responses on behalf of people at various levels in the organisation.
Ability to research and analyse issues promptly and provide appropriate media advice and solutions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with people from all levels of community, business and government.
Ability to produce high-quality work within tight timeframes under pressure with minimal supervision.
Understanding of government processes and an established media contacts network.
Willingness to work flexible hours including after hours, weekends, and public holidays when required.
Ability to lead as a team leader and contribute as a team member.
Knowledge of government protocol, policies and procedures including Local Government Act.
Experience with photography and videography including editing software (Adobe products).
Ability to represent Council at public functions and announcements.

Responsibilities

Drive Council's media strategy and shape key messages for a high-profile environment.
Provide trusted strategic communications advice to senior leaders.
Identify emerging issues and craft compelling narratives.
Manage complex media enquiries and prepare responses for various levels in the organisation.
Strengthen community engagement and protect Council's reputation across the region.

Skills

Media strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder communications

News judgement

Public speaking

Issue management

Government communications

Team collaboration

Budgeting/planning

Research & analysis

Flexibility

Adobe photography/video editing

Job description

Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications

Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications

SALARY: $104,768 - $120,057 pa + market allowance + super

Work Type: Temporary Full Time - up to 12 months

Enjoy a 35-hour working week
Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
Free parking in a central location with a modern building with latest technology
Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
Corporate Gym Membership available & Fitness Passport

This is an exciting opportunity to drive Council's media strategy, influence key messages and provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders. Bring your strategic thinking, exceptional storytelling, and leadership skills to a role where you will identify emerging issues, shape compelling narratives, manage complex media enquiries and provide trusted strategic advice in a fast-paced and high-profile environment. Your expertise in media relations, issues management and stakeholder communications will help strengthen community engagement, protect Council's reputation and elevate its profile across the region.

About You

You are an experienced media and communications professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys turning complex issues into clear, compelling stories. You are proactive rather than reactive, have strong news judgement, and are comfortable providing strategic advice to senior leaders on matters that attract public, political or media interest. Most importantly, you are a trusted communicator who consistently delivers high-quality work and contributes positively to a collaborative team culture.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience in media and communications
Experience in writing for government, executive or similar media and communications
Highly developed written, verbal and analytical skills, including ability to write engaging media releases, speeches and media briefing notes that are relevant, timely, accurate and have a high impact
Extensive experience in dealing with the media and preparing responses on behalf of people on various levels in the organisation
Ability to research and analyse issues promptly and provide appropriate and innovative media and communications advice and solutions
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from all levels of community, business and government
Ability to produce work of a high quality within established timeframes, under immense pressure to deliver actions and projects and with minimal supervision
Proven understanding of government processes, with an established network of media contacts
Willingness to show flexibility in work hours to meet urgent needs of the organisation and the media including after hours, weekends and public holidays when required
Ability to operate in a team environment both as a leader and participant
Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times
Knowledge of government protocol, policies and procedures
Understanding of the Local Government Act
Experience with photography and videography including editing software - preferably Adobe products
Ability to comfortably attend public functions, launches and announcements and represent Council to a high standard.