Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications

Camden; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex leave and hybrid work

Health program with vaccinations

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Corporate gym membership

FitnessPassport

Job summary

Camden Council is seeking a Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications to drive the council's media strategy and messaging in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

You will provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders, identify emerging issues, and shape compelling narratives while managing complex media enquiries and leading a team. Flexibility and strong government communications expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and extensive experience in media and communications.
• Experience writing for government, executives or similar audiences.
• Strong written, verbal and analytical skills for media releases and briefing notes.
• Extensive media relations experience and ability to manage media responses.
• Ability to research and analyse issues quickly and provide strategic media advice.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work under time pressure with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of government protocols and the Local Government Act.
• Experience with photography and videography; editing software.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including after hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Drive Council’s media strategy and messaging.
• Provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders.
• Identify emerging issues and shape compelling narratives.
• Manage complex media enquiries and responses.
• Lead a team in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Skills

Media & Communications

News judgement

Strategic advice

Leadership

Storytelling

Crisis communication

Media relations

Public speaking

Government communications

Policy understanding

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 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.
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 ateam 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 3650

Closing Date for above position:16/11/2026