Media & Communication Advisor

Full Time
Location:
Brisbane
Job type:
Communications & Stakeholder Relations
Applications close:
01 Feb 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
Media & Communication Advisor
What makes Sunwater an exceptional workplace?
We are dedicated to providing our employees with a dynamic and secure work atmosphere, accompanied by an array of attractive benefits including:
Base salary starting from $136,340.94
12.75% superannuation
Access to Banked Time and TOIL
17.5% leave loading
Hybrid work environment with a genuine emphasis on work/life balance
Access to Sunwater's MyBenefits hosted by Reward Gateway
The role
As part of a multi-skilled Corporate Affairs team, you will work closely with project teams and the Senior Media and Communication Advisor, to develop and deliver media and communication solutions for infrastructure development and delivery projects.
Responsibilities will include:
Providing strategic media and communication advice/input to Stakeholder Management Plans.
Supporting the development and implementation of activity-specific action plans for key activities, specific issues and campaigns.
Developing and managing of a suite of external communication materials including (but not limited to) media releases, website copy, speeches, feature stories, presentations, advertisements, posters, fact sheets or other published materials.
Ensuring these materials align with Sunwater’s corporate and project-related branding requirements.
Identifying proactive project-related media opportunities, and developing responses to reactive media enquiries.
Please note that as part of this role you will participate in an on-call media roster (approximately one in eight weeks) to support a 24/7 media service, strategic response team and control centre. Please also note that there will be some travel associated with this role, around 1 – 2 times per month (sometimes up to 2 nights).
About you
Sunwater is looking for someone with at least three years’ experience in a similar role. You will be able to demonstrate exceptional writing ability and have experience translating technical information to produce informative and compelling communication materials.
In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:
Tertiary qualifications in public relations or a communication discipline
Media engagement experience, and the ability to respond positively in high-stress situations and meet defined deadlines.
Demonstrated experience collaborating with multi-skilled project teams and subject matter experts to ensure consistent and accurate project messaging.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexibility in their work arrangements. We understand the importance of work-life balance and value the diverse perspectives and experiences that individuals with flexible working needs bring to our team. Whether you are looking for part-time or other flexible arrangements, we are committed to exploring possibilities that accommodate your needs whilst ensuring successful outcomes for Sunwater. Please feel free to discuss your desired flexibility during the application process, and we will strive to create a mutually beneficial work arrangement.
For further information visit www.sunwater.com.au
Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.
Please note that our recruitment process involves verifying references, conducting psychometric testing, performing background checks, and conducting a pre-employment medical evaluation.