Media and Communications Advisor - Emergency Services

Emergency services seek an experienced Media and Communications Advisor to manage and deliver content and strategic communications advice

Media and Communications Advisor opportunity

• $99,163-$105,145 pa plus superannuation
• Full-time, 12-month, fixed term contract. Immediate start
• Melbourne CBD location

Your new role

Statutory Authority seeks an experienced Media and Communications Advisor for full-time, 12-month, fixed term contract based in Melbourne CBD. As a Media and Communications Advisor, you will manage and deliver content and strategic communications advice across various channels to inform and increase engagement.

The position requires a keen eye for detail, ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects, and be a confident communicator. You must be available for roster and for after hours on-call duties on a rotating basis.

Key responsibilities

• use communications generalist skills to deliver a diverse range of communications tasks.
• draft media releases, news stories, social media posts, leadership emails, newsletters, video scripts, presentations, briefs, speeches and talking points for various channels and audiences.
• provide strategic and tactical communications advice, and develop strategies in line with the organisation's direction. Develop plans to deliver Media and communication activities and projects.
• engage with stakeholders, coordinate, obtain required approvals and facilitate delivery of communications content to timelines.
• manage media response during business hours and on-call after hours on a shared rotating shift basis. Attend media opportunities and deploy to incidents to provide media support as directed.
• manage development and publishing of corporate communication assets in both print and digital (SharePoint and Drupal) formats.

Attributes and Skills

• 5+ years' experience in a Media, Communications or Stakeholder Engagement role.
• Demonstrable experience in producing high quality Media and Communications collateral i.e. promotions, digital campaigns, media releases, briefings.
• Knowledge of current social Media and digital communication tools, rules, processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated track record of strong project management/ publications delivery, engaging stakeholders and achieving desired outcomes.
• Experience working as a team member on long-term major community-based programs including development of key partner relationships desirable.
• Exceptional time management skills, managing multiple and competing priorities.
• High competency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary Communications qualification or related field
• A current Drivers Licence will be required

Please Note: Successful candidates must be available to provide communications advice and on-call duties on a rotating roster basis, including after hours and weekend work as required.

What you need to do now

Click "APPLY NOW" forwarding a copy of your resume and cover letter highlighting your Media and Communications experience and skills, your government and/or emergency management experience, and your suitability for the role. Alternatively, please contact Edgardo Robinson on 03 7065 1820 quoting Ref No. 235985.