6-month Contract | $600-$700/day + super | Sydney CBD

• 6-month contract with potential for extension
• $600-$700/day + super
• Sydney CBD location (hybrid WFH 3 days p/w)

A dynamic NSW Government Department is looking for a Senior Media Officer to play a role in the planning, execution, and oversight of strategic media relations. This is a key role in managing reputation, delivering consistent messaging, and shaping public understanding of the department's initiatives.

About the Role:
As a Senior Media Officer, you will:

• Lead the preparation and distribution of media statements, and act as a spokesperson where required.
• Provide high-level strategic advice to senior leaders and stakeholders on complex media and reputational issues.
• Proactively manage major media matters and crisis communications, working across multiple channels and stakeholders.
• Support state-wide media monitoring and provide insight-driven briefings for executives and the Minister’s office.
• Coordinate communications and speaking materials for senior executives at public events and media engagements.
• Foster strong relationships with journalists, Ministerial media teams, and communications staff across the department's portfolio to ensure consistent messaging.
• Contribute to best practice media engagement within the department.
• Align all public communications with the department’s brand, values, and strategic priorities.

About You:
You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in media or public affairs, preferably within government or a complex public-facing organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead media responses, manage high-pressure issues, and provide confident media advice to executives.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with a strong grasp of political and public sensitivities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in navigating Ministerial expectations and media scrutiny.
• Initiative to work independently, while also supporting and guiding your peers.

Key Challenges:

• Navigating complex stakeholder environments and sensitive issues in a high-profile government setting.
• Responding swiftly and strategically to emerging issues and aligning messaging across the portfolio.
• Maintaining consistency of brand and tone in communications while managing diverse priorities.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Laura Bartch at [email protected]