We are seeking a highly capable and experienced media professional to join our small team at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Australia’s lead management agency for the Reef.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the agency’s media approach and outputs as well as developing new and innovative media and communication tools and tactics that support the overall media and corporate communication strategies. The position provides strategic input to position us as the authoritative voice for the Reef, including leading issues management across the agency.

You will be part of the section’s leadership team, working collaboratively across the section and with peers, provide high-level strategic advice to senior managers, particularly with media and issues management, and model positive leadership and workplace behaviours.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of high-level media approaches and contemporary communications and engagement activities – building a strongly proactive media approach and extending into international and niche media.
• Supervision, mentoring, guidance and coaching staff including facilitating and supporting development opportunities relating to the media function.
• Advise on issues management approaches, particularly identifying potential issues and working with client areas to ensure communication is accurate and consistent.
• Undertake strategic engagement and provide specialist advice to stakeholders on the design, development and implementation of projects and strategies.
• Work collaboratively and negotiate effectively to influence stakeholders and subject matter experts, including senior managers, to enhance the agency’s reputation and deliver agreed business outcomes.
• As part of the section’s leadership team work collaboratively with peers on broader activities in the section including strategic direction setting, workforce planning, budget management, project management, and media relations (after-hours on-call roster and media liaison).

About the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: The Reef Authority is dedicated to the long-term protection, ecologically sustainable use, and enjoyment of the Great Barrier Reef. We work closely with stakeholders, including Traditional Owners, marine industries, and local communities, to deliver positive environmental outcomes and ensure the Reef’s resilience.

At the Reef Authority, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and leadership at all levels and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.

About you:

• You are experienced in high-level, strategic media and contemporary communications as a work group leader and technical specialist.
• You keep abreast of current affairs and have a strong news sense.
• You will be a mentor who guides and coaches staff and models positive leadership and workplace behaviours.
• You are a highly capable and experienced communicator with strong writing, editing, proofreading, and presentation skills.
• You know how to foster strategic relationships with journalists and editors across a range of media, as well as other external influencing bodies.
• You are able to work collaboratively within a team, across the organisation with staff at all levels, and with stakeholders, particularly the media.
• You are comfortable in a consistently high-tempo environment and accountable for accurately completing work within timeframes and quality requirements.

Apply now to lead strategic media initiatives and contribute to the future of the Great Barrier Reef!