Senior Advisor Communication And Media

The Senior Advisor Communication and Media leads a small, high-performing team that drives corporate internal and external communication, engagement and Media activities, and delivers outcomes to promote the RTA’s services, reach, reputation and organisational culture.

Operating within a customer-focused, corporate environment that values your leadership skills, professional judgement and contributions, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team that partners with all areas of the RTA to provide strategic advice and quality content. You will respond quickly and effectively to planned, emerging and urgent opportunities and issues. Importantly, you will be committed to continuous growth and be flexible to change and operating at pace to help achieve the RTA’s strategic objectives and digital transformation. 
What we offer is:

• The flexibility to work from home up to 60% of the time
• Beautifully designed offices at Midtown Centre on Mary St, Brisbane CBD 
• A rewarding role with professional development opportunities on offer
• A highly supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion while contributing to team success
• An employee Health & Wellbeing program that encompasses our four pillars of wellbeing - financial, mental, physical, and social

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing targeted and integrated Communication and Media strategies for internal and external audiences
• Proven media relations experience, specifically in responding to reactive media requests on deadline and pitching proactive media opportunities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a high attention to detail in every element of writing, editing and publishing
• Take pride in developing and delivering quality and purposeful content and strategic advice that is timely, accurate, accessible and impactful
• Proven experience in collaborating and partnering with various stakeholders and subject matter experts to deliver high quality outcomes
• The ability to work under pressure and confidently manage and adapt flexibly to shifting priorities and leading through change
• Demonstrated experience working within a fast-paced corporate communications, media or public relations team is essential
• Demonstrated leadership experience to lead, coach and develop a small team of corporate communication professionals, including giving and being responsive to timely 360 feedback

If this rewarding role sounds like an opportunity that complements your current skills, experience and future career plans, we encourage you to read the attached position description and submit your application.

Your application should contain: 

• Cover Letter - Maximum of 2 pages outlining how and why your skills and experience are suited to this position, specifically relating to the functions outlined within the Your Key Responsibilities section of the position description, and the vision, results and accountability indicators for the leadership competencies outlined in the Leadership Competencies for Queensland Framework.  
• Resume 
• 2 referees

Further information

If you have included any education and professional qualifications or enrolments to your resume, please attach these to your application.

A six (6) month probationary period will apply for any applicant who is not a current public sector employee.