Senior Media Adviser

Position: Senior Media Adviser – Office of the Leader of the WA Liberal Party
Contract: Full Time - Term of Government (TOG)
Salary subject to negotiation
Role:

• The Senior Media Adviser identifies, develops and delivers state-wide media and communication strategies for the Leader of the WA Liberal Party. The successful applicant will also have a range of portfolio responsibilities within the Leader’s office.

Reporting

• Reports to Chief of Staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide communications counsel and advice to the Leader of the WA Liberal Party, Members of Parliament, internal and external stakeholders
• Identify, develop and coordinate media opportunities and risks for the Leader of the WA Liberal Party and Parliamentary Liberal Party
• Monitor and analyse media coverage and deliver regular updates to the Chief of Staff and Leader of the WA Liberal Party
• Create and deliver communication campaigns to support strategic objectives
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with key personnel and stakeholders
• Policy development and speech writing
• Prepare media statements, briefing notes, talking points and associated content to support the Leader of the WA Liberal Party
• Manage the development and distribution of media statements across a range of portfolio areas
• Oversight and management of digital communications including update of website content and electronic distribution of media and communications material
• Provide policy planning, communication strategy and support across areas of portfolio responsibility

Additional duties - may spread across a range of portfolio areas as required:

• Compilation and production of content to support parliamentary activity of the Leader and Parliamentary Liberal Party
• Management and development of key messaging, branding and relevant artwork production of external communications for the Parliamentary Liberal Party
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of media and communication efforts
• Draft correspondence for the Leader of the WA Liberal Party on matters of policy and portfolio responsibilities

Selection criteria:
Essential

• Demonstrated experience in identification and delivery of strategic communications and media management.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with regional media and stakeholders.
• Ability to produce, deliver and manage content to tight deadlines in a dynamic working environment.
• High level written, verbal and digital communication skills.
• Strong research skills, including the ability to critically analyse issues and information.
• Leadership skills to assist the professional development, learning and motivation of team members alongside demonstrated initiative to accept new challenges.

Desirable

• Understanding of parliamentary processes.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications

For Further Job Related Information
For further information regarding the position, please contact Dale Leggett at dale.leggett@mp.wa.gov.au.
Applicants are required to submit:

• A current and detailed resume/Curriculum Vitae outlining relevant work experience, together with the names and contact details of two referees; and