Media and Communications Officer

Your Role: 

As a Part Time Navy Reserve Media and Communications Officer, you will provide a broad range of media, communications and public affairs functions for the Navy.  

You will use your skills at sea and ashore in exercises and maritime operations to provide strategic and operational communications advice and assist with the handling of topical issues. You may also assist with promotion and media coverage of events to enhance Navy image and reputation.  

Required skills: 

• Media event coordination 
• Journalism, writing, editing and publishing 
• Corporate communications (external preferred) 
• Government and community relations 
• Social media 
• Communication research and evaluation 
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills 
• A sound understanding of media dynamics 
• Crisis and issues management 

Benefits:  

• Flexible hours 
• Tax-free daily pay and allowances 
• Free medical, dental, accommodation and food on deployment 
• 16.4% superannuation 
• Good work/life balance 
• Travel opportunities 
• Excellent social and fitness facilities 
• Balance of shore and sea postings 
• Great chef made meals at sea  

Salary:  

You'll be paid to complete military and initial employment training. Upon completion, you’ll enjoy a tax-free daily rate of up to $226 per day.   
 

Apply Now:  
Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly. 

For this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and hold a bachelor’s degree in either Public Relations, Media, Journalism or Corporate Communications with at least one full year of relevant allied experience post degree completion.  

For more information or to submit your application, contact Marissa Onoshita on 13 19 02, email ************@dfr.com.au or click on the apply button to submit your application.   

Visit the link below for the full position description and requirements:  
Navy - Media and Communications Officer (adfcareers.gov.au)