Senior Advisor Media
20 hours ago
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.
- Looking for a role where your words can drive real-world impact? Help us build trust, transparency, and public awareness around some of the most critical issues facing our planet.
- Temporary Full Time (35 hours) Opportunity up until 30 June 2027
- Office location - Parramatta with hybrid working supported including 2-3 days in the office
- Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $129,464 to $142,665 + superannuation + leave loading
We are seeking an experienced communicator who connects with diverse audiences through clear, engaging, and purpose-driven messaging. Step into a role where your media skills can help shape national conversations on climate change, energy, the environment and water.
About the Role
In this fast-paced and high-impact role, you'll be at the forefront of media engagement—crafting compelling stories, building strong relationships with journalists, and enhancing the public profile of one of the largest and most significant departments in government. You'll work closely with subject matter experts and senior leaders to develop accurate, timely, and engaging media materials that align with government policy and help elevate the DCCEEW and NSW Government brand.
About You
To thrive in this role, you'll bring a strong mix of strategic thinking, media expertise, and stakeholder engagement skills. You'll be confident operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and adept at navigating complex and sensitive issues with professionalism and tact.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in journalism, public relations or a similar communications role
- Previous experience working in Government is highly desirable but not essential
- Exceptional written and verbal communication
- with the ability to craft accurate, engaging, and policy-aligned media materials including press releases, media responses, talking points, FAQs, key messages, fact sheets, speeches and op-eds.
- Media relations expertise
- proven experience liaising with journalists and media outlets, managing enquiries, and coordinating responses to ensure timely and consistent messaging.
- Strategic awareness
- ability to identify emerging public relations issues, monitor media trends, and provide proactive advice to executives and managers.
- Stakeholder collaboration
- skilled in building strong relationships across internal business lines, subject matter experts, senior executive, Ministers' office, and external media representatives to support unified communication efforts.
- Event and issue management
- experience coordinating and supervising public engagements, media events and major initiatives
- Political and policy acumen
- understanding of government priorities and the ability to align communications with departmental objectives and brand positioning.
- Crisis communication and issue mitigation
- capable of advising on confidential and sensitive matters, managing reputational risks, and positioning the department effectively during high-stakes situations.
- Organisational and systems thinking
- ability to implement and improve media processes, policies, and systems to enhance responsiveness, accuracy, and impact.
Essential Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in media, journalism or similar; or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in media relations, including contacts with media organisations and an understanding of emergent issues impacting the client group.
For more information read the full Role Description:Senior Advisor Media
Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water(DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.
DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
To Apply
If you are excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Sunday 28 September at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact the Acting Media and Social Media Director Georgie Loudon via
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
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- How we encourage and supportpeople with disability
- Information andadjustments for individual needsfor the recruitment process and the workplace.
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