Media and Public Affairs Officer

5 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

- Lead small teams in the management of media issues or public affairs projects and in the preparation and production of publications.
- Prepare and implement communication, media or marketing plans.
- Liaise with Queensland Police Service (QPS) employees, media representatives and representatives of other government departments to provide efficient dissemination of information and promotion of relevant QPS information inside the Service and to the public.
- Assist in developing and delivering media and communication training courses for members of the QPS.
- Provide policy direction and advice on day-to-day media and public affairs issues to subordinate staff.
- Prepare material for use in media campaigns, publicity programs and internal information campaigns.
- Assist in the preparation of news releases, speech notes, talking points and briefing material for use by members of the QPS executive and the Minister's office.

Role Requirements:
Qualification - Applicants with formal qualifications and/or experience in journalism and public affairs will be favourably considered.
Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience - Applicants with media and public affairs experience in community safety portfolios, such as disaster management, crisis communications, State Emergency Services or Marine Rescue will be favourably considered.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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