Communications Officer, Media

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About us**:
The Strategic Communication & Engagement (SCE) branch is responsible for the department's corporate communications, sponsorship and events as well as 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.

**Your role**:

- No two days are the same in the media team as it handles multiple media enquiries each day and responds to emerging issues as well as supporting senior executives with communications needs.
- The media team provides a seven day a week service and so some after hours and on call work may be required for this position, as well as some local travel away from base/ Brisbane CBD location.

**Responsibilities include**:

- As the Communications Officer you will research, write and edit a range of communication materials including speeches, media releases, media responses and articles as well as contributions to departmental publications.
- Media team members also prepare, distribute, coordinate and promote departmental news and events via various channels and media including print, web, radio, TV and multimedia.
- The Communications Officer provides policy advice and assistance in implementing communications strategies, involving identifying and understanding client expectations and offering strategic public affairs advice that takes into consideration possible media implications.
- Respond to multiple media enquiries daily, ensuring approvals processes followed correctly and deadlines met.
- Undertake the day to day monitoring of relevant media issues and provide advice in responding to these issues.

**About You**:

- Experience in working to tight deadlines and liaising with internal and external stakeholders would be an advantage, and the ability to prioritise projects and tasks efficiently as part of a small team.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page written response outlining your skills, knowledge and experience that relates to the role.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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