• Media Officer: $500–$560/day + super
• Senior Media Officer: $600–$700/day + super
• Hours per Week: 40 hours (with potential on-call requirements)
• Contract Length: Start ASAP (role to commence immediately for 6-month contract)
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, 07/05/2025
• Location: Sydney CBD, 2 days in the office, 3 days wfh

Our Client

Our client is a prominent government entity operating within the transport and infrastructure sector, responsible for shaping and delivering critical public services across New South Wales. With a workforce of over 25,000 and a commitment to major infrastructure projects, this organisation plays a pivotal role in connecting communities, enhancing mobility, and driving economic growth. The agency operates under a values-driven culture with a strong emphasis on customer experience, public trust, and transparent communication. Their collaborative, outcomes-focused environment offers an opportunity to contribute to initiatives with real community impact.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for both emerging and seasoned professionals to play a key role in media and public affairs within a high-profile government organisation. The Media Officer and Senior Media Officer positions are instrumental in enhancing public understanding of key initiatives, managing reputation, and supporting crisis communications. Reporting to a senior media leader, you will be part of a collaborative team driving the development of integrated media strategies and handling sensitive issues in alignment with public interest and organisational values.
This dual-level opportunity offers contract positions for both Media Officer (Grade 7) and Senior Media Officer (Grade 8). Sitting within a high-performing media team, these roles are integral to shaping public messaging, protecting organisational reputation, and driving engagement across traditional and digital channels.

The Media Officer role is ideal for a skilled communicator looking to gain exposure in a complex public sector environment, while the Senior Media Officer role is suited to professionals with experience leading proactive media strategies and managing high-stakes issues. Both positions support the delivery of communication initiatives that reflect government priorities and enhance public understanding of key programs and decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and distribute media releases, briefing notes, and statements with appropriate approvals
• Provide strategic communication advice and messaging support to internal stakeholders
• Liaise with journalists and media outlets, responding to enquiries in a timely and accurate manner
• Monitor media coverage and identify emerging issues, risks, and opportunities
• Assist in developing integrated media and public relations campaigns across print, broadcast, and digital platforms
• Manage media responses during crisis or high-impact events in collaboration with senior leaders
• Create content for speeches, press events, and public-facing engagements for executives and ministers
• Maintain positive working relationships with media contacts, ministerial offices, and internal communications teams
• Coordinate logistics for press conferences and public events, ensuring alignment of messaging and presentation
• Support the team’s media monitoring services, providing relevant updates to leadership as needed
• Uphold organisational values and lead with integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to public service

About You

• Proven experience in media, journalism, public relations, or strategic communications
• Strong writing, editing, and messaging skills tailored to high-profile public audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage sensitive or crisis communication
• Experience in government or large, complex organisations is highly desirable
• Knowledge of media operations and public sector communication frameworks in Australia
• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field
• For Senior Media Officer: experience managing media issues, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement at a senior level
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or related discipline
• Must hold valid Australian working rights (citizen, PR, or long-term work visa)

Application Process

Important: We prioritise candidates that touch base before any job search. The benefit of working with us early is that we can prepare a strong application and have a direct line to hiring managers and business stakeholders. We know how competitive the market is and we offer comprehensive services including CV review, career coaching, interview preparation, psychometric testing readiness, job market analysis, networking assistance, salary negotiation guidance, and ongoing career support to equip our candidates with the necessary tools to stand out from the crowd.

We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary experience and skills to apply. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in the role to [email protected]. For confidential inquiries, contact our recruitment team at(02) 7208 7776 (Sydney), (03) 9001 7776 (Melbourne), (07) 3866 7776 (Brisbane) or (08) 6118 7776 (Perth).

Our client is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of their background. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the industry.