Media & Advocacy Specialist (Open in New Window)

6 days ago

Camberwell, Australia City of Boroondara Full time

Are you an experienced Media Adviser with skills in advocacy?
- Are you a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills?
- $125,178 - $140,153 (plus super, plus RDO)

About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Media & Advocacy Specialist to join our Strategic Communications team. In this senior position, you will shape and implement media and advocacy initiatives to support Council objectives. This includes managing daily media interactions, addressing long-term issues, and building strong relationships with media outlets at all levels. Your expertise will be key in fostering a media-savvy culture and offering guidance to the CEO, Mayor, and Councillors.
Key Responsibilities
As the Media & Advocacy Specialist, you'll lead the creation and execution of media strategies that align with Council priorities. Your role involves building and maintaining effective media relationships, responding to media inquiries, drafting press releases, and organising events to ensure balanced representation of Council services. You'll also monitor media coverage, coach Council staff on best practices, identify trends to inform advocacy efforts, and work closely with internal clients to craft strategic communication plans.
About You
You are a seasoned media relations professional with a strong sense of political awareness and the ability to simplify complex topics. Your background includes managing media inquiries, developing strategic communication plans, and speechwriting. With exceptional interpersonal skills, you excel at building solid relationships with senior leaders and media contacts. Self-motivated and detail-oriented, you thrive in fast-paced environments and handle tight deadlines with ease.
Want to know more?
Please review our Position Description.
Employment requirements
- Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
- Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Katherine Stakula, Head of Strategic Communications (during business hours) 0488 701 299.
Who are we?
The City of Boroondara is a metropolitan council, representing more than 170,000 people in the inner-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. A leader in the local government sector, with a reputation for innovation and excellence, we believe in providing an environment where our staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
We like to challenge the norm and we are investing significantly in innovation and technology improvements in order to provide our customers with an even greater experience and engagement. We are putting our customers at the forefront of what we do with our organisation wide change initiative, the Customer Experience Improvement Strategy (CEIS).
You will be instrumental in driving this change across the organisation using best practice approaches to successfully support us from the now to our desired future state.
With so much going on it’s a great time to join Boroondara

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