Senior Media Officer

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hudson Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Senior Media Officer opportunity

  • Approx. $65-$75 per hour plus Super dependent on experience
  • Assignment duration is up to 3 months. Immediate Start
  • Melbourne CBD location/Hybrid Arrangement

About the role

Government agency seeks an experienced Senior Media Officer to join them on a short-term assignment for a duration of up to a period of 3 months based in Melbourne CBD. As the Senior Media Officer, you will provide high level media support and advice to key stakeholders to the department's business units, senior executives and ministerial offices.

You will be responsible for developing and delivering a broad range of communication services and materials and providing advice on a range of communication activities.

Key Accountabilities

Key tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and deliver proactive media strategies to manage issues and potential risks, in collaboration with the Communications Manager.
  • Provide expert media advice and support to senior executives, business units, operational teams, and regional offices on both short- and long-term strategies.
  • Promote key initiatives and policies through the media, respond to media enquiries, and prepare materials such as media releases, speeches, and reports on media coverage.
  • Draft clear and engaging holding statements, speaking notes, and media briefings for the business unit and Ministers, and manage issue-based media enquiries.
  • Coordinate media conferences and public events, including all logistics and planning for business unit and Ministerial site visits.
  • Identify and assess reputational risks, working with the Communications Manager to develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Regularly review and update communication materials across all channels to ensure they remain accurate, relevant, and audience focused.

Key Selection Criteria

Knowledge and skills that you will need to demonstrate include:

  • Strong media management experience with prior Victoria media management experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of State Government and department communication policies and process
  • Experience developing and delivering communication initiatives within complex, diverse and sensitive service delivery environments.
  • Proven ability to write effectively for different audiences and channels, including social media, website, newsletter, media and stakeholder materials.
  • Experience in engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver effective communication.

Qualifications

  • Tertiary qualification in Media, Communications or related field d is highly desirable.

How to apply

Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your resume highlighting your media experience, your government experience, and your suitability for the role. Please submit your application to Edgardo Robinson quoting ref

Please note:

  • Candidates with previous Media management experience will be considered only.
  • The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading.
  • The anticipated hours per week are hours per day) for this contract.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen. Casual Loading *Please note for all Australian* based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

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