aps5/6 media officer/public affairs officer level 1/2.

The Media Relations Officer will be required to undertake a range of tasks as required by the Media Relations Manager and the media/public relations space. Under limited direction, the Media Relations Officer will be responsible for implementing the agency's day to day media activities which promote the agency's programs and general public messaging. This includes communicating with media by phone and email, researching and writing media releases, arranging interviews and spokespeople, monitoring media results, and administrative tasks associated with media arrangements.

Under limited direction, the Media Officer will be responsible for implementing the agency's day to day media activities which promote the agency's programs and general public messaging. This includes communicating with media by phone and email, researching and writing media releases, arranging interviews and spokespeople, monitoring media results, and administrative tasks associated with media arrangements.

Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Manage visiting media on-site at the agency, including documentary crews.
• Prepare media alerts and media releases as required.
• Field incoming media enquiries and work with key staff to develop appropriate responses, including arranging media interviews by agency experts.
• With support from the Media Relations Manager, coordinate public relations supported events and partnerships.
• Carry out administrative tasks, including management of email inbox, financial management and maintenance of records.
• Other duties as required.
• Abide by and further the principles and practices of Work Health and Safety as outlined in the WHS Act, taking reasonable care for their own health and safety and ensuring that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in preparing and releasing media alerts and liaising with media outlets.
• Demonstrated ability to support media management and engagement for large commemorative events including international media.
• High level written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills including understanding of diplomatic protocols.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a small team of specialists.
• Proven ability to organise high volume workloads and achieve results in a deadline driven environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in Communication, Journalism or related fields are required and demonstrated experience and ability is desirable.

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How you will benefit:
● Having the opportunity to excel and further develop your career
● Supportive and encouraging environment
● Attractive salary package benefit
● Hybrid Work model

If you would like to discuss anything before applying, please email your CV to madeleine.hellawell@randstad.com.au

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