Senior Media Officer (Band 5 And Band 6)

As a Media Officer you will manage the AFP's interaction with various media outlets, work on a rotating roster, including being on call. You will need to deliver media conferences, develop media releases, talking points and have creative ideas for media strategies. Key to all this is ensuring the good reputation of the AFP is maintained and enhanced, while accuracy of the public record is maintained at all times. The role of Media Liaison Officer offers valuable exposure to the breadth of work across the AFP and its strategic position within the Australian Government and the global law enforcement landscape.  

You will work independently with business areas to establish communication priorities in support of the AFP’s strategic and operational needs. Your advice will be timely and accurate, and you can deliver outcomes within tight deadlines and under pressure. Your skills should include being able to create and manage media strategies which help build the AFP’s brand and align with the corporate vision. Preference will be given to Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth based applicants, however interstate applications may be considered.  

Band 5 responsibilities

• Develop media materials to meet operational and corporate communication needs.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to identify operational media opportunities, support the execution of complex media strategies and facilitate media conferences.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding the work of the AFP to identify develop and implement proactive media opportunities for the agency.
• Liaise with members of the AFP commands and senior external stakeholders. including journalists regarding complex media enquiries.

Band 6 responsibilities

• Liaise with executive and senior operational members to identify, plan and execute complex media strategies and materials.
• Write concise, informative and accurate media materials.
• Manage complex media enquiries.
• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and mentor junior members to enhance the team environment.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding the work of the AFP to identify develop and implement proactive media opportunities for the agency.
• Liaise with members of the AFP commands and senior external stakeholders. including journalists regarding complex media enquiries across multiple platforms.