Senior Media & Communications AdvisorSALARY: $1,731.76 - 1,984.91 pw + SuperWork Type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
- Enjoy a 35-hour working week
- Flexibility through flex leave provisions
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
- Ample free parking onsite, close to shops
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
- Relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience in media and communications.
- Experience in writing for government, executive or similar media and communications.
- Highly developed written, verbal and analytical skills, including ability to write engaging media releases, speeches and media briefing notes that are relevant, timely, accurate and have a high impact.
- Extensive experience in dealing with the media and preparing responses on behalf of people on various levels in the organisation.
- Ability to research and analyse issues promptly and provide appropriate and innovative communications advice and solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from all levels of community, business and government.
- Ability to produce work of a high quality within established timeframes, under immense pressure to deliver actions and projects and with minimal supervision.
- Proven understanding of government processes, with an established network of media contacts.
- Willingness to show flexibility in work hours to meet urgent needs of the organisation and the media, including after hours, weekends and public holidays when required.
- Ability to operate in a team environment both as a leader and participant.
- Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times.
- Knowledge of government protocol, policies and procedures.
- Understanding of the Local Government Act.
- Experience with photography and videography including editing software - preferably Adobe products.
- Ability to comfortably attend public functions, launches and announcements and represent Council to a high standard.