Media and Communications Officer

The Media and Communications Officer supports ACTESA in providing the ACT Community with emergency information and education. Working flexibly and in partnership with stakeholders, the Media & Communications Officer is a member of a small team, working to engage and deliver effective communications to the ACT Community, including from within an ACTESA Incident Management Team or from within the Public Information Coordination Centre during a Territory Emergency Incident.

**WHAT YOU WILL DO**
- Under general direction of the Assistant Director, Public Information, the Media & Communications Officer will:

- Provide high-level media support to the Assistant Director, Public Information including:

- Prepare ministerial documents including event proposals and arrangements briefs.
- Assist with the preparation of agency and ministerial media events.
- Undertake research tasks and preparation of media documents, reports and correspondence.
- Administer the ESA Media inbox.
- Prepare and distribute daily media updates; and
- Draft, maintain and implement high quality integrated media communication plans.
- Proactively identify positive news stories to promote the ACTESA and emergency services within the community.
- Utilise strong liaison and negotiation skills to act as a representative of the ACTESA and its Services to external stakeholders.
- Support the implementation of an ACTESA Community Engagement Strategy by planning and delivering ACTESA community engagement activities aligned with campaign and community awareness initiatives.
- Drafting and delivering clear and understandable communication materials that are accessible to all groups in the ACT community, particularly communities of concern.
- Establish and maintain professional networks and consult with stakeholders.
- Organise and prioritise personal workload, provide assistance to others within the Public Information & Engagement Unit, and be willing to act as a member of the team.
- Participate in the on-call Public Information Officer team to deliver advice to the community in times of emergency and crisis.
- Maintain records in accordance with the _Territory Records Act 2002._
- Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the branch, as directed.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

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**Eligibility/other requirements**: The capabilities below are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

**Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge**
- Demonstrated experience undertaking roles that have required high level written and oral communication and organisational skills.
- High level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare written ministerial documents, including briefs and media documents and reports and general correspondence to key stakeholders.
- Well-developed research and analytical skills and experience in producing high-quality media materials on complex and sensitive issues including media releases, speeches and written media responses.

**Behavioural Capabilities**
- Demonstrated organisational skills, including the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, determine and adapt to changing priorities and the ability to deliver accurate outputs against required timelines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise, negotiate and consult with colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds, to deliver optimal work outcomes and foster a positive environment.
- The ability to work as part of a team, and autonomously.

**Compliance Requirements/Qualifications**
- Experience working in a high pressure, fast-paced environment such as emergency services is highly desirable.
- An understanding of and experience in direct media liaison, preferably with the ACT media is highly desirable.
- The successful applicant will need to be available for occasional weekend and after-hours work.
- This position requires current Working with Vulnerable People registration.

**How to apply**: Please submit a supporting statement of no more than two pages addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities which can be found in the Position Description, and a current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees.