HOBAN Recruitment is recruiting for the role of APS6 level Senior Media Officer on behalf of our client, located in Deakin / Canberra, ACT.
We're seeking an experienced media professional with sharp instincts, strategic thinking, and exceptional writing skills to help shape and promote the success of a nationally significant government initiative. If you thrive under pressure, love telling powerful stories, and can confidently manage media relationships, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.
About the Role:
As a Senior Media Officer, you will:

• Lead the development of media strategies and identify opportunities to promote the Scheme and the agency's work.
• Craft compelling media content including releases, pitches, talking points, and multimedia packages.
• Respond to media enquiries and manage a rotating after-hours media roster.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and media partners to support nationally consistent messaging.
• Manage complex communications challenges with tact, speed, and precision.
• Monitor and assess media risks, providing expert advice on reputational matters.
• Use data and performance metrics to evaluate media campaign outcomes and suggest improvements.
• Represent the organisation with professionalism when engaging with external stakeholders, including the Minister's Office.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate of $60.26 per hour, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 11.5% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• Start ASAP, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values innovation.
• Exposure to dynamic media environments and senior stakeholders.
• Develop leadership skills within a collaborative, fast-paced team.

About You:
To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in media, journalism, public affairs or strategic communications.
• Strong writing and editing skills for a variety of platforms and audiences.
• Ability to pitch, package, and deliver compelling media stories.
• Excellent time management and ability to triage tasks effectively.
• Confidence liaising with journalists and managing complex enquiries.
• Critical thinking skills and a sharp eye for reputational risk.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently under limited direction.
• Understanding of media trends, political environments, and the machinery of government (desirable).
• Established media contacts and/or experience in government communications (highly regarded).

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role
Positions close for submissions at COB WEDNESDAY 25th JUNE 2025.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at [email protected] or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.