Manager, Media and Public Affairs

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Education Full time

About the Department of Education:


The Department of Education is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland.

The department delivers world class education services for people at every stage of their personal and professional development. We are also committed to ensuring our education systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities.

The Strategic Communication & Engagement (SCE) branch is responsible for the department's corporate communications, sponsorship and events, media and social media.

Services provided by SCE ensures that the department has a strategic corporate communications framework and consistent approach to engaging with schools, members of the community, the media, business, and other government agencies.


About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Public Affairs you will lead a small team to:

  • Manage the preparation of speeches, media releases, correspondence and materials for the Minister and Director General and for departmental and mainstream publications
  • Engage with media outlets, industry publications and key stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate and engaging reporting about Queensland's education sector from early childhood to senior school.

Responsibilities include:

  • Lead and manage a communications team in the research, preparation and approvals for a range of public communication materials including speeches, media releases, media responses and feature articles, as well as contributions to departmental publications.
  • Ensure that all communication and media activities are appropriate to client needs, government objectives and organisation priorities.
  • Manage the timely provision and quality control and approval process of speeches, media releases, media responses, and other materials, often within tight deadlines.
  • Manage the flow of information in and out of the Public Affairs Unit according to departmental protocols to ensure timely response to requests from the Minister's Office and Director-General's Office for speeches, media releases and Ministerial or Director General's forewords.
  • Provide professional advice and assistance in implementing communications strategies.

About You:

You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic communications professional with:

  • A proven track record of achieving communications outcomes
  • An understanding of compelling storytelling and news values
  • An understanding of the political and sector environment
  • Experience leading a small team in a dynamic environment
  • Relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience in a similar fastpaced and complex role

Benefits:

  • The Public Affairs Unit supports hybrid work arrangements.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

How to Apply:

Applicants are to submit**:

  • A brief resume; contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor);
  • A maximum 2page written response outlining your skills, knowledge and experience that relates to the role.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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