Media & Public Affairs Officer

If you would like a front-row seat to some of Queensland's most intriguing complex criminal investigations, advising police officers to help achieve operational outcomes and being a conduit to all aspects of crime and public safety messaging to the community, then this role is for you. You will work independently but also collaboratively with our 24/7 Media Operations teams based in Brisbane, and with our regional network based on the Gold Coast, Townsville, Cairns, and Toowoomba.

Your Key Accountabilities:

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Lead small teams in the management of media issues or Public Affairs projects and in the preparation and production of publications.
• Prepare and implement communication, media, or marketing plans.
• Liaise with Queensland Police Service (QPS) employees, media representatives and representatives of other government departments to provide efficient dissemination of information and promotion of relevant QPS information inside the Service and to the public.
• Assist in developing and delivering media and communication training courses for members of the QPS.
• Provide policy direction and advice on day-to-day media and Public Affairs issues to subordinate staff.
• Prepare material for use in media campaigns, publicity programs and internal information campaigns.
• Assist in the preparation of news releases, speech notes, talking points and briefing material for use by members of the QPS executive and the Minister's office.

Role Requirements:

Qualification:

Formal qualifications and/or experience in journalism and Public Affairs will be favourably considered.

Special Conditions:

Applicants are advised that the occupant of this position will be required to participate in a 24x7 roster.

Please specify preferred work location (Rockhampton or Maroochydore) within the first line of your application documentation, as there are multiple vacancies.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/539232/24

Closing Date:   Friday, 2nd February 2024