Media and Communications Officer

Media and Communications Officer

**Title **Media and Communications Officer **Position Number **2167

**Reports to **Supervisor Media and Communications **Division **Corporate Affairs

**Direct **None **Unit **Media and Communications
**reports**

**Job type **Temporary (six months) **Location **Parramatta, Newstead

**Salary per **$110,787.00-$118,529.06 excl. super **Position Classification **AC-D
**annum
**Who is the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator?**

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as a national entity responsible for
regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. Located in Brisbane, the NHVR minimises the
compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistencies across state and
territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

**What is important to us?**

At the NHVR our workplace values set the tone for our organisational culture:

- People matter
- Customer first
- We add value
- Strong partnerships

We value staff with a genuine belief in the work they do and the benefit it will bring. We aim to develop a supportive
work environment which we believe will be achieved by a focus on professionalism, teamwork and collective values.

**What do we expect of our employees?**

The NHVR is seeking an individual who:

- Is committed to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders
- Is energised by identifying new approaches and solutions
- Is innovative in addressing day-to-day challenges
- Is supportive towards colleagues and contributes towards making their workplace an enjoyable place to be

**Commitment to safety, diversity and anti-discrimination**

The NHVR is committed to providing a safe, forward-thinking and tolerant work environment. Diversity within our
workforce is valued as being representative of the standards, values and diversity within the community and clients we
serve.

**Environment**

Through leadership and influence, the NHVR administers a national system that delivers consistent and streamlined
regulatory services and administration to the Australian heavy vehicle road transport sector, reducing regulatory burden
whilst enabling greater safety and productivity.

Position Description | Media and Communications Officer

The Corporate Affairs division is responsible for setting up to pre-empt and respond to government and external
stakeholder requirements and demands in an agile way in support of NHVR’s vision and purpose. It is the intent for
Corporate Affairs to be able to direct requests on behalf of the CEO and to draw on support and resources as needed to
fulfil NHVR’s external affairs and obligations.

**Primary Objectives**

To deliver consistent and effective media and communication for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to internal and
external stakeholders in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives and branding strategy.

**Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities**
- Support the conceptualisation, development, and implementation of NHVR media and communication

plans/campaigns that deliver the desired messages to target audiences in the most effective and cost-efficient way.
- Assist the Manager, Media and Communications to ensure the media and communications strategy is implemented

and coordinated across all channels, including alignment with partner organisations.
- Support leading practice and innovative media techniques to optimise and promote services delivered under the

NHVR and provide specialist advice on media relations.
- Work with the Manager Media and Communications to operationalise media and communication strategies to

assist in achieving business targets.
- Develop various media and communications material including media releases, media responses, social media

information, internal and external online and printed publications and marketing and promotional materials.
- Prepare and deliver submissions, briefs, talking points, speeches and reports for a variety of settings.
- Ensure the corporate style guide is adhered to in all aspects of media, marketing and communication projects.
- Adhere to all NHVR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NHVR internal processes.
- Comply with WH&S policies and procedures and contribute and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

**Skills and Capabilities**
- Demonstrated ability and experience to develop and implement proactive media and communication strategies,

including through social media.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience in media liaison and managing media enquiries.
- Demonstrated experience in managing online environments to develop relationships with users, especially social

media channels.
- Ability to source, manage and edit information from a range of sources and present in line with corporate style and

values.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate organisational initiatives and projects su