Job description
DFP Perth are seeking an experienced Media and Communications Advisor to engage in a temporary contract for 5 months with our State Government client based in Joondalup.
Start Date: 1/10/2024
End Date: 3/03/2025 (5 month contract with the possibility of extension)
Location: Joondalup
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $55 - $65 p/h
As the Media and Communications Advisor, you will coordinate the day-to-day media and communications services of the department including media responses, media management, publications, reporting, and provides strategic advice on contentious issues. In undertaking the role of this position, you will be part of high-performance team that gets results for the department. As the successful candidate you will need to show flexibility in your thinking, strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
General Responsibilities:
Media Management
Interviews will commence immediately, so please apply online today or contact Natalie at DFP on 03 8545 7510 or ntrsek@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Start Date: 1/10/2024
End Date: 3/03/2025 (5 month contract with the possibility of extension)
Location: Joondalup
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $55 - $65 p/h
As the Media and Communications Advisor, you will coordinate the day-to-day media and communications services of the department including media responses, media management, publications, reporting, and provides strategic advice on contentious issues. In undertaking the role of this position, you will be part of high-performance team that gets results for the department. As the successful candidate you will need to show flexibility in your thinking, strong work ethic and a can-do attitude.
General Responsibilities:
Media Management
- Responds to media enquiries and ensures they are dealt with appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Research media and public relations issues, provides strategic advice and prepares timely responses, including arranging interviews and organising media events.
- Prepares media releases, speeches and related briefing materials for the Ministers for Environment and Water.
- Monitors media for contentious issues and provides high level advice on media responses to the Director General as required.
- Monitors and records relevant Ministerial and Commission media coverage.
- Coordinates public affairs activities, events and communications projects on behalf of the department.
- Plans and implements communication strategies on behalf of the department.
- Writes, edits and proofs communications materials for a range of uses, including media publications, online and social media.
- Facilitates the production and publication of communications materials.
- Ensures effective communication between the department, the news media and the Minister’s media advisor.
- Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with journalists across all forms of media.
- Demonstrated experience in public relations/ corporate communications/ journalism or other communications field.
- Demonstrated experience in managing proactive and reactive media activity, including experience in managing sensitive or contentious issues.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills, for a range of audiences, media types and publications.
- High level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with, influence and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including media.
- Well-developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to develop and implement effective strategic communication and media strategies.
- Tertiary qualification in Communications/Media/Public Relations or equivalent (including journalism cadetships) – Desirable
- Tertiary qualification in computing or related industry experience - Desirable
Interviews will commence immediately, so please apply online today or contact Natalie at DFP on 03 8545 7510 or ntrsek@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.