Media Advisor

Key Outcomes and Accountabilities
The aim of this role is to:
* Provide media and communications advice to the Commissioner and Senior Leadership Team as required.
* Prepare proactive and reactive media releases and media enquiry responses.
* Build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including journalists, senior leaders, the QBCC communication team (including the social media team) and other government agencies and ministerial staff.
* Identify and research newsworthy opportunities within the organisation and produce media releases that generate earned media coverage.
* Write, edit and produce a variety of internal and external communication materials that are high quality, accurate, consistent and appropriately tailored for the relevant audience/situation.
* Produce statistical reports and summaries about the QBCC's media activities.
* Support the organisation's media and government relations functions, including being part of the Media and Government Relations team rosters for daily media clips summaries and on-call duties (outside core business hours).
Candidate Attributes
* Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in writing media releases, media enquiry responses, speeches, briefing notes, articles, promotional material and the ability to work under pressure and to meet short deadlines.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with media, government, and industry leaders to build positive working relationships for the organisation.
* High-level skills and experience in advising on media issues and working with the media.
* Well-developed written and verbal communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
* The Media Advisor will work at the Brisbane office at least three days per week. Days are flexible and will be discussed with the successful applicant.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and a statement of suitability (maximum of 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant to this role.