Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications

Camden Council; Camden; Híbrido; AUD 105.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health program

Free parking

Hybrid work arrangements

Professional development

Gym membership

Descripción de la vacante

Camden Council invites applications for the Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications to lead the council's media strategy, influence key messages, and provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders. You will identify emerging issues, shape narratives, and manage high-profile media enquiries.

The role requires experience in media relations, issues management, and stakeholder communications, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and guide a team while collaborating

Formación

• 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 andcommunications advice and solutions
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from all levels of community, businessand government
• Ability to produce work of a high quality within established timeframes, under immense pressure todeliver actions and projects and with minimal supervision
• Proven understanding of government processes, with an established network of media contacts
• Willingness to showflexibility in work hours to meet urgent needs of the organisation and themedia including after hours, weekends and public holidays when required
• Ability to operate in a team environment both as a leader and participant
• Demonstrated ability toapply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity atall times
• Knowledge of government protocol, policies andprocedures
• Understanding of the Local Government Act
• Experience with photography and videography includingediting software – preferably Adobe products
• Ability to comfortably attend public functions,launches and announcements and represent Council to a high standard.

Responsabilidades

• Drive Council’s media strategy and influence key messages
• Provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders
• Identify emerging issues and shape compelling narratives
• Manage complex media enquiries and protect Council's reputation

Conocimientos

Media relations

Strategic communications

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Suite

Photo/Video editing

Descripción del empleo

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 hybridwork arrangements

Health program including free flu vaccinations, skinchecks and health and wellbeing leave options

Free parking in a central location with a modernbuilding with latest technology

Join an organisation committed to offering andsupporting professional career development

Corporate Gym Membership available & FitnessPassport

This is an exciting opportunity to drive Council’s mediastrategy, influence key messages and provide trusted communications advice tosenior leaders. Bring your strategic thinking, exceptional storytelling, andleadership skills to a role where you will identifyemerging issues, shape compelling narratives, manage complex media enquiriesand provide trusted strategic advice in a fast-paced and high-profileenvironment. Your expertise in media relations, issues management andstakeholder communications will help strengthen community engagement, protectCouncil's reputation and elevate its profile across the region.

About You
You are an experienced media andcommunications professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoysturning complex issues into clear, compelling stories. You are proactive ratherthan reactive, have strong news judgement, and are comfortable providingstrategic advice to senior leaders on matters that attract public, political ormedia interest. Most importantly, you are a trusted communicator whoconsistently delivers high-quality work and contributes positively to acollaborative 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 qualificationsand/or extensive experience in media and communications

• Experience in writingfor government, executive or similar media and communications
• Highly developedwritten, verbal and analytical skills, including ability to write engagingmedia releases, speeches and media briefing notes that are relevant,timely, accurate and have a high impact
• Extensive experience indealing with the media and preparing responses on behalf of people onvarious levels in the organisation
• Ability to research andanalyse issues promptly and provide appropriate and innovative media andcommunications advice and solutions
• Demonstrated ability tocommunicate effectively with people from all levels of community, businessand government
• Ability to produce workof a high quality within established timeframes, under immense pressure todeliver actions and projects and with minimal supervision
• Proven understanding ofgovernment processes, with an established network of media contacts
• Willingness to showflexibility in work hours to meet urgent needs of the organisation and themedia including after hours, weekends and public holidays when required
• Ability to operate in a team environment both as a leader and participant
• Demonstrated ability toapply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity atall times
• Knowledge of government protocol, policies andprocedures
• Understanding of the Local Government Act
• Experience with photography and videography includingediting software – preferably Adobe products
• Ability to comfortably attend public functions,launches and announcements and represent Council to a high standard.

Further Information:Michelle Jack, Manager Advocacy & Strategic Communications, 02 4653 3***

Closing Date for above position:16/11/2026