Senior Media And Communications Officer - Qld (Temporary)

Senior Media and Communications Officer

Title Senior Media and Communications Officer Position Number 1992

Reports to Manager Media and Communications Division Corporate Affairs

Direct Nil Unit Media and Communications
reports

Job type Temporary Location Newstead

Salary per $123,960.83 excl. super Position Classification AC-E
annum

Who is the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator?

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) commenced operations in 2013 as an independent body responsible for
regulating all vehicles in Australia over 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass. Located in Brisbane, the NHVR minimises the
compliance burden on the heavy vehicle transport industry, reduces duplication and inconsistencies across state and
territory borders, and ultimately for the heavy vehicle business with government in Australia.

What is important to us?

At the NHVR our workplace values set the tone for our organisational culture:

• People matter
• Customer first
• We add value
• Strong partnerships

We value staff with a genuine belief in the work they do and the benefit it will bring. We aim to develop a supportive
work environment which we believe will be achieved by a focus on professionalism, team work and collective values.

What do we expect of our employees?

The NHVR is seeking an individual who:

• Is committed to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients and stakeholders
• Is energised by identifying new approaches and solutions
• Is innovative in addressing day-to-day challenges
• Is supportive towards colleagues and contributes towards making their workplace an enjoyable place to be

Commitment to safety, diversity and anti-discrimination

The NHVR is committed to providing a safe, forward-thinking and tolerant work environment. Diversity within our
workforce is valued as being representative of the standards, values and diversity within the community and clients we
serve.

Environment

Through leadership and influence, the NHVR administers a national system that delivers consistent and streamlined
regulatory services and administration to the Australian heavy vehicle road transport sector, reducing regulatory burden
whilst enabling greater safety and productivity.

Position Description | Senior Media and Communications Officer

Within the NHVR, Corporate Affairs is responsible for providing responsive services through a network of offices
currently in Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania.

Primary Objective

To deliver consistent and effective media and communication for the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to internal and
external stakeholders in line with the organisation’s strategic objectives and branding strategy.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Conceptualise, develop and implement NHVR media and communication plans/campaigns that deliver the desired

messages to target audiences in the most effective and cost efficient way.

• Provide strategic advice to the Manager, Media and Communications on communication and media strategies to

ensure they are integrated and coordinated across all channels, including alignment with partner organisations.

• Provide leading practice and innovative media techniques to optimise and promote services delivered under the

NHVR and provide specialist advice on media relations.

• Develop and operationalise media,communication and engagement strategies to assist in achieving business

targets.

• Work in a highly collaborative manner with internal and external project stakeholders deliver effective media and

communication strategies.

• Develop various media and communications material and products, including project collateral, media releases,

media responses, social media content, internal and external online and printed publications and marketing and
promotional materials.

• Prepare and deliver submissions, briefs, talking points, speeches and reports for a variety of settings.
• Ensure the corporate style guide is adhered to in all aspects of media, marketing and communication projects.
• Adhere to all NHVR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NHVR internal processes.
• Comply with WH&S policies and procedures and contribute and promote a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrated ability and significant experience in developing and implementing innovative

media,communication and engagement strategies.

• Demonstrated understanding and experience in media liaison and managing media enquiries.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships within the organisation and with a diverse range of

external stakeholders, customers, government and partners.

• Demonstrated high level ability to work effectively under tight timeframes and manage a diverse range of

multiple and concurrent projects.

• Demonstrated substantial skill in producing written communication of a high standard in line with corporate style

guides.

• High level interpersonal, communication, presentation, negotiation and facilitation skills across a broad range of

stakeholders to achieve an agreed direction.

• Proven ability to influence others, translate actions into outcomes and delivery quality outputs.
• Demonstrated track record of successful design and implementation of communication strategies to support

reform programs or in a services delivery context.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in media, communications, engagement or related discipline.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in corporate communications/public affairs.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects to perform at a high level of accomplishment.
• Demonstrated media and communication experience dealing with complex issues.

Position Description | Senior Media and Communications Officer

• Experience in implementing innovative media,communication and engagement strategies and plans in a

regulatory environment.

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