About the role
About the Job
As a member of the Australian Army Public Relations (Public Relations Officer) Service, you will become part of a small but dynamic team of public affairs specialists supporting the Australian Army. As an Army Public Relations Officer, you'll be required to undertake the broad spectrum of public affairs functions including:
- Leading Army public affairs teams in support of Army activities (including exercises and operations)
- Provide public affairs and issues management advice to Army commanders
- Develop and implement strategic, operational and tactical communication strategies
- Undertake effective media liaison, escort and support duties
- Prepare media releases
- Conduct media awareness training for Army personnel and
- Oversee the gathering, management and quality of Army Public Relations product (including stills and video imagery, and articles for Army publications)
During your career as an Army Public Relations Officer, you'll be expected to complete various postings throughout Australia, either in a formed public affairs unit, as a staff adviser on a formation headquarters or at Australian Defence Headquarters in Canberra.