Principal Advisor, External Communications

6 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Yarra Trams Full time

Ding Ding Trams are the heartbeat of Melbourne - come be part of our team on the largest and most iconic tram network in the world.

**Senior Media Advisor**

**The Role**

This role is critical for the promotion and protection of our business’ interests through active media engagement. It will require a capacity to develop and deliver media strategies; work collaboratively with the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning; cultivate positive relationships with industry groups and media outlets; and manage our reactive and proactive media requirements.
- Managing a full range of day-to-day media issues, in addition to crisis situations
- Designing and delivering proactive, positive public relations to meet business requirements
- Cultivating strong working relationships with journalists and commentators in order to identify and place public relations material
- Advising executive team members regarding participation in media and industry events
- Producing well-written materials that effectively communicate key strategic messages

**About you**

To succeed in this role, it is expected that you will have:

- Tertiary qualifications or experience in communications or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Capacity to build relationships of trust and cooperation
- Clear and strategic thinking
- Planning, project management and reporting
- Proofreading
- Good judgment
- Positive, proactive, self-starter approach

Applications close 15/3/24

**Why Yarra Trams?**

Do you want to be a part of a workplace that is based on respect, promotes diversity, and encourages inclusiveness?
If you choose to work with us, you will be joining a team of passionate professionals dedicated to the delivery and improvement of Melbourne’s biggest icon Additionally, you will receive:

- A Free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
- Competitive salary and great conditions
- Professional Development
- Career growth opportunities
- A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid Parental leave and paid superannuation for primary caregivers

**About Yarra Trams**

Our passengers, community, people, and operations are the four foundational pillars of our organisation, which help us to continuously improve and deliver safer, better, and more efficient tram services across Melbourne.

As the proud operator of the world's largest tram network and integral part of Melbourne's transport network, Keolis Downer is committed to moving Melbourne forward by delivering solutions for better tram journeys.

**Please note**, our selection process will include pre-employment checks, including police check and pre-employment medical check. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs. Additionally all workers are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two doses) unless they have a legitimate and lawful exemption. Evidence of your COVID-19 digital vaccination or exemption certificate will be required.



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