Strategic Media and Communications Advisor

6 days ago

Darwin city centre, Northern Territory, Australia Australian Government Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Media and Communications Advisor to join our team in the Office of Senator Malarndirri McCarthy.

The successful candidate will provide strategic media and communications advice to support the Minister in promoting the policies, initiatives, and administration of the portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, providing high-quality written material, maintaining effective relationships with the media, and monitoring news media, press conferences, and social media platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and provide timely, high-quality written material, including media releases, speeches, and talking points.
  • Maintain effective relationships with the media.
  • Monitor news media, press conferences, and social media platforms, ensuring the Minister is appropriately briefed on emerging matters of public interest.
  • Support the Senior Media Adviser and collaborate with other advisers in the Minister's office on the Minister's public-facing engagements.
  • Plan and manage media events.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Firm understanding of the Australian media and communications environment.
  • Sound knowledge of the Australian parliamentary and political system.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience providing advice on a wide range of complex policy, public affairs, parliamentary, political, and media matters.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize complex priorities under tight deadlines while exercising a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in working in a high-pressure environment as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated professional integrity, ability to exercise leadership and judgment, and understanding of the need to maintain strict professional confidentiality.

Employment Conditions:

  • A commencing base salary between $84,789 and $101,701 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.
  • An additional Personal Staff Allowance of $31,702 is payable in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work.
  • Relocation assistance, studies assistance, and paid study leave may also be available (subject to eligibility requirements).
  • An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application, including your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and skills, to [insert contact details].

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