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SalaryThis role requires a strategic and creative thinker with demonstrated experience in media relations – both proactive and reactive – in a government or corporate environment. Two exciting positions available – 1 x Permanent full-time role – 1 x Fixed term temporary full-time role
Job details Position status Permanent,Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Marketing, PR & Communication
Classification AO6
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/SPRD457837
Closing date 09-Dec-2022
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Salary Other
Job duration 1 x Permanent & 1 x Temporary position available
Contact person Brad Gardner
Contact details 0438 209 619
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The role
Reporting to the Team Leaders – Media and Issues Unit, you will provide general strategic media, issues management and reputational risk advice to internal stakeholders. You will also be responsible for strategizing approaches to media enquiries including developing responses, and identifying, planning, and creating positive and proactive media strategies and campaigns suitable for a range of traditional media platforms.
You will assist with the development of media plans, addressing a wide range of communication activities including issues and crisis management.
The successful person
To be successful in this role you will have a comprehensive understanding and a breadth of knowledge in planning and implementing complex and creative media strategies in a high-pressure environment across traditional media platforms. You will also have strong experience in effective communication with a proven ability to research, write and disseminate high quality media materials within tight deadlines and to a high standard, including media releases, responses to media enquiries, news articles, and speeches.
In addition to this, you will have the proven ability to communicate with influence, interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to cultivate productive working relationships and networks.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Strategic Communications Branch manages all strategic communication functions for the department, including providing strategic advice to the Minister, Director-General, hospital and health services, and divisions of the department. The branch delivers the following functions:
- Media and issues management, and crisis communications
- state-wide marketing
- corporate and internal communication, and sponsorship management
- social media and digital content management
- strategy development and market research
- design and production services
- website management
- A fast-paced, challenging, and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
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