Media Advisor

**Media Advisor**

Join the **Strategic Communications and Engagement Branch** **at Ministry of Health for an exciting** ongoing employment** opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**About this role**

You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

The Media Advisor works in a team to support and proactively promote NSW Health services, expertise, key priorities and policy initiatives to a wide audience with the aim of increasing public awareness of initiatives that improve public health in NSW.

The role is also responsible for responding to enquiries from media organisations, reporting on the public health system and supporting various branches within NSW Health, Local Health Districts/Networks and related agencies to communicate the health services they provide to the people of NSW.

**Crown Clerk 9/10** **salary,** from $120,859 - $133,183 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week**.
As part of this role there will be an expectation for you to meet on call requirements

For more information, read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**
- Research and respond to, in a timely and accurate way, media enquiries regarding NSW Health, the health portfolio and health-related matters
- Research and write high quality media releases, statements, speeches for external and internal distribution
- Research and develop proactive story pitches to achieve the Ministry's strategic media objectives
- Liaise with representatives of NSW Health, Local Health Districts/Networks, Ministerial offices, government agencies and other relevant organisations to obtain the information and support necessary to successfully fulfil public information objectives
- Advise departmental and other authorised spokespeople on how best to represent NSW Health and present a balanced view of health-related issues in the media and other public forums
- Organise and assist with media interviews and media conferences
- Liaise with and support other business units within the Media & Communications cluster on multi-media content and projects
- Maintain a comprehensive overview of the NSW health system in order to provide timely advice on and responses to positive and negative issues that may be of public interest and generate media coverage

**About you**

We are seeking a highly motivated media professional who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Excellent writing skills, attention to detail and ability to thrive under pressure.
- The ability to communicate complex health information and projects into simple, informative and engaging language.
- Strong strategic engagement and project management skills
- The ability to build relationships across the organisation’s extensive stakeholders.
- A relevant degree in media or communications or equivalent experience working in the media.

**How to apply**

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

**Target Questions**
- What capabilities do you bring to the Media Advisor role?
- Please provide examples of your ability to provide high quality, strategic media advice for a large project or emerging issue.

**Closing Date**:11:59pm, Tuesday 11 June, 2024**

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

**Additional information**
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

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