Public Affairs Officer 2 - Senior Media Officer

Public Affairs Officer 2 - Senior Media Officer Adelaide - Brisbane - Canberra - Darwin - Hobart - Melbourne - Perth - SydneyPosition Description:As a Senior Media officer within the Corporate Communication and Media Relations Branch, you will be required to work in a small team to deliver media outputs aligned to the department's outcomes.Under guidance from a Media Manager, you will:provide expert media advice to key stakeholders, including portfolio Ministers' Offices and Senior Executiveliaise confidently with journalists, and contribute to providing accurate, timely responses in consultation with internal and external stakeholdersanticipate media issues and prepare mitigations, and proactively recognise and seize media opportunities foster close, consultative relationships with key stakeholders, including portfolio Ministers' Officesprepare a range of written media outputs, which may include - but is not limited to - media releases, talking points and speechesprovide on-the-ground media support for events and meetings as required.Adelaide - Brisbane - Canberra - Darwin - Hobart - Melbourne - Perth - SydneyPosition Description:As a Senior Media officer within the Corporate Communication and Media Relations Branch, you will be required to work in a small team to deliver media outputs aligned to the department's outcomes.Under guidance from a Media Manager, you will:provide expert media advice to key stakeholders, including portfolio Ministers' Offices and Senior Executiveliaise confidently with journalists, and contribute to providing accurate, timely responses in consultation with internal and external stakeholdersanticipate media issues and prepare mitigations, and proactively recognise and seize media opportunities foster close, consultative relationships with key stakeholders, including portfolio Ministers' Officesprepare a range of written media outputs, which may include - but is not limited to - media releases, talking points and speechesprovide on-the-ground media support for events and meetings as required.Please review the job pack for the full position description.Eligibility / Additional Requirements:To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check. Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance:The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.Type / Length of Vacancy: Ongoing / Non-ongoingContact Officer Name:  Jackie McCormackContact Officer Phone:  02 6146 2501Contact Officer Email:  ****** Closing Date: 17-Apr-2024EXT-2024-0412 - Job Pack Opens in new windowEXT-2024-0412 - Job Pack Opens in new windowStart your application by clicking the "begin" button.#J-18808-Ljbffr