Communications and Digital Advisor

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Premier's Department Full time
Sydney NSW

Full time

Location - Sydney CBD


We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced person to fill the role of Communications and Digital Advisor in the Office of the Hon.

John Graham MLC, Special Minister of State, Minister for Roads Minister for the Arts, Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, Minister for Jobs and Tourism, Deputy Leader of the NSW Government in the Legislative Council.


About the Minister:

The Hon. John Graham MLC was elected to the NSW Parliament in 2016, as a member of the Legislative Council. In his ministerial roles he is working to implement NSW Government priorities across the State.


In the arts, music, night-time economy and tourism portfolios, the office works at the intersection of culture, technology and entrepreneurship.

The Minister is committed to supporting vibrant and inclusive cultural industries, bringing back the buzz to nightlife, and the creative economy.

As roads Minister he is committed to ensuring Sydney drivers have a fair, equitable, safe and reliable road network.

He is driving toll reform, implementing new measures to improve safety on our roads and delivering significant infrastructure commitments to support the State's growth.

As Special Minister of State, John Graham is working to lift standards of governance across government.

About the role:

The role plays a pivotal role in the media team, and will suit someone who has:

  • strong news sense and is passionate the ability of clear communication to foster public change;
- versatility to shift between different portfolio areas;
- appreciation of the impact of both traditional and digital media; and
- interest in working in a fast-paced environment.


The role is responsible for developing digital content for the Minister's social media channels as well as responses to media issues, inquiries, and opportunities in consultation with the Ministerial policy and departmental media teams, including preparation of media statements, alerts, strategies, and releases in a highly effective and timely manner.


The role plays an essential role in delivering integrated communication that targets a wide variety of audiences through mainstream media, niche publications and social media.


The role ensures the Minister has a clear, active and engaging social media presence, and work with the Director and Deputy Director of Media to coordinate media responses across all portfolios.


Functions of the role:

Media management (50%)


This role develops and delivers written media materials, supports the planning and delivery of media events and opportunities and provides media advice to support Ministerial media opportunities across multiple channels.


This requires:

  • Supporting and preparing the Minister with media advice and messaging.
  • Sharing weekend oncall duties (rostered) as one of three oncall spokespeople including daily media monitoring (traditional and social).
  • The capacity to build strong and effective working relationships with media, government, and stakeholders.

Social media (50%)
This role drives and develops the Minister's social presence.

This requires the capacity to work with advisors across the office, and department staff, to create timely, effective and engaging social content across all portfolios.


About you:

  • You will be a selfstarter with an understanding of the media cycle, recognise and love a great story, and enjoy creating effective written and digital content to connect with broad audiences.
  • You have a strong understanding of the Australian media landscape.
  • You have a keen interest in and sound knowledge of current and emerging public policy issues (or ability to rapidly acquire). A strong knowledge of the arts, culture and creative industries, or Roads, would be beneficial.
  • You have strong analytical skills and the demonstrated capacity to comprehend complex issues, think strategically and adapt to changing circumstances.
  • You have experience in successfully creating and executing compelling content tailored to various social media platforms.
  • You possess strong communication skills and capacity to respond to media enquiries and identify media opportunities.
  • You have exceptional writing skills with the ability to develop compelling content, including media releases, Q&As, talking points, and social content.
  • Your ability to show initiative and work under mínimal supervision and under pressure is essential.
  • A natural high performer, you have excellent project management skills
  • You have the proven capacity to deal with conflicting priorities and competing stakeholder expectations.
  • You are able to deliver to deadlines, identify, plan and execute proactive media opportunities and have exceptional issue and crisis management skills.
  • You are flexible, agile and have some availability to attend some afterhours and work on weekends as required (on a roster.)

Salary

  • To be negotiated

How to apply:

- a **resu

  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Department of Customer Service Full time

    Digital Communications Advisor, Multiple Opportunities, Sydney based, flexible working, Grade 7/8- Ongoing role and multiple temporary roles (12 and 18 months) Parttime arrangements will be considered. Play a part in giving 8 million NSW customers a practical and memorable online experience with the NSW Government.The Department of Customer Service (DCS)...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Full time

    Community Engagement Advisor | Community Bank Roleystone - Karragullen | WADo more, dream more, become more. Welcome to Bendigo.About usWe're big enough to offer you every opportunity, but not so big that we lose the community feel that we're famous for. You can be bold and take calculated risks, knowing you have the backing of your team and leaders. Join us...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NTT Full time

    Is innovation part of your DNA? Do you want to enable a connected future for people, organizations, and society?Join our growing global NTT team and you'll be part of the world's largest ICT company (by revenue). We've combined the capabilities of 28 remarkable companies to become one, leading technology services provider. Together, we help our people,...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia CSIRO Full time

    Acknowledgement of Country:CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliationChild Safety:CSIRO is committed to the safety and...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Department of Customer Service Full time

    Advisor, People Communications, Temporary Part-Time Opportunity, Based in Sydney, Flexible working, Grade 7/8Become anintegral part of a high-performing team providing communications support to the Secretary, Chief People Officer and Corporate Services. This is an exciting opportunity to coordinate and deliver employee communications for special campaigns...

  • Digital Designer

    1 week ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Adelphi Digital Full time

    What we're looking for As our Digital Designer you will enjoy and have worked in a fast paced project environment with the ability and turnaround deliverables quickly. Key to the success of this role is your experience working on all web interfaces including mobile and tablet devices. It is also a plus if you have worked on branding and other forms of...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Digital Associates Full time

    We're on a journey to put customers at the heart of everything we do. For our Marketing, Digital, Brand and PR Teams, that means changing as our customers' needs do.We work on future-focused nation-wide campaigns. Our people are talented, passionate and thrive in dynamic environments. We're not just looking for experts, we're looking for boundary pushers,...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Department of Customer Service Full time

    Advisor - People Communications, Flexible location with Hybrid working, DCS Grade 7/8 24month Temporary opportunity, with the potential for ongoing appointment Coordinate and deliver change communications across DCS to support our Corporate Services transformation Play an integral role as part of a project team, and be part of a collaborative, friendly and...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apparent Communications Full time

    We're looking for a passionate performance media specialist to join our team working across various industries including finance, beauty & technology. The role is to work in collaboration with a high performing team of curious media planners and digital specialists.It's an exciting role, working with clients that want to do the best work and in a supportive...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apparent Communications Full time

    We're looking for a passionate performance media specialist to join our team working across various industries including finance, beauty & technology. The role is to work in collaboration with a high performing team of curious media planners and digital specialists. It's an exciting role, working with clients that want to do the best work and in a...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ultimate Edge Communications Full time

    You're a Digital Media Rockstar Looking for Your Career-Making MoveYou read the headline and the job title correctly and you've said to yourself – is this is IT? Is this the role I have been yearning for? Could it be serendipity, the law of attraction manifesting my deep-felt desires to run my own team – my way? Yes it is If you don't feel like you're a...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ultimate Edge Communications Full time

    You're a Digital Media Rockstar Looking for Your Career-Making MoveYou read the headline and the job title correctly and you've said to yourself – is this is IT? Is this the role I have been yearning for? Could it be serendipity, the law of attraction manifesting my deep-felt desires to run my own team – my way? Yes it is If you don't feel like you're a...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Corrs Chambers Westgarth Full time

    492683SydneyBrisbaneMelbourneCommunicationsFull timeVIEW FAVOURITESJoin Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.An opportunity exists for a digital marketing professional to join our energetic and collaborative Communications & Marketing team. This is a permanent role which can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.As the...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Australian Communications and Media Authority Full time

    As Manager of Marketing, Campaigns and Events you will be called upon to lead a small, high performing team of marketing specialists and campaign advisors to deliver a strategic marketing capability that bolsters public awareness of eSafety's key functions and programs. As Section Manager you will take a proactive stance to establishing marketing campaigns...

  • Digital Copywriter

    1 week ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Apparent Communications Full time

    You have a way with words.From one-liners to long-form. And you're ready for the next step in your career. We work with some of the world's top technology brands. We're looking for a digitally minded copywriter to craft content that engages and educates in an exciting range of channels. Allow us to introduce ourselves We're Apparent, a fullservice,...

  • Digital Designer

    1 week ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Just Digital People Full time

    JDP are currently working with a market-leading, global creative production agency, working with some of the world's leading brands across a wide range of industries, delivering innovative and engaging solutions.Responsibilities: Establish and maintain positive relationships with internal and client stakeholders Produce highquality campaign artwork for...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Transdev Full time

    Job No:Ad-3403Work Type:Full TimeLocation:SydneyCategories:Corporate Transdev John Holland Buses is an integrated joint venture partnership between Transdev and John Holland, combining the knowhow of the world's leading mobility companies and one of Australia's integrated infrastructure, transport and building companies. Operating out of three (3) depots we...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Diversified Communications Australia Full time

    Posted: 30/03/2023- Closing Date: 30/04/2023- Job Type: Permanent - Full Time- Location: Sydney- Job Category: Administration,SalesAbout Us - MumbrellaMumbrella is a discussion of everything under Australia's media, marketing, and advertising umbrella. As well as offering a range of free and paid digital content, the Mumbrella portfolio includes a number of...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Public Sector People Full time

    6 month contract- $75 - $80 per hour + super Immediate start, highly flexible work stylePublic Sector People (PSP) are currently looking to speak toCommunications advisor to join a Local Government in Sydney on a full time basis for the next 6 months.- _ASAP contract for 6 months._- _Council based in Sydney's South_- _$70 - $80 per hour + super...


  • Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Just Digital People Full time

    Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? Do you have a knack for managing digital campaigns and driving results? We are seeking a talented and drivenDigital Account Manager to join our client's team at NFP Marketing agency. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and optimise paid social campaigns for our non-profit clients,...