Job description
A leading national agency is seeking an experienced Media Officer to provide short-term support to its Media and Communications team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact communications and media activities during a period of leave coverage. This is a 2 week contract commencing on July 27th - August 11th. Sydney or Canberra location
Key Responsibilities
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage the Media Officer inbox and respond to media enquiries
- Oversee daily media monitoring and track emerging media issues
- Provide strategic advice on media risks and opportunities
- Draft media releases, pitching notes, key messages, talking points, Q&As, and other communication materials
- Identify and pitch stories for upcoming events and award recipients
- Coordinate interview requests, media responses, and media opportunities for spokespeople and award recipients
- Liaise with internal subject matter experts and senior executives to develop accurate media content and messaging
- Maintain media contact records and contribute to reporting activities
- Assist with campaign-related publicity and stakeholder communications
- Demonstrated experience in media, communications, public affairs, or journalism
- Strong writing and editing skills, with experience drafting media releases and briefing materials
- Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience in government or health communications (desirable)
- Understanding of Australian Government communications processes (desirable)
- Experience handling media enquiries and issues management (desirable)
- Established media contacts across Sydney and national media outlets (desirable)
- Experience pitching health, science, research, or public policy stories (desirable)
- Strategic thinking and ability to communicate purpose and outcomes
- Results orientation, including project management and risk management
- Collaborative and productive working relationships
- Influential communication and stakeholder engagement
- Personal drive, integrity, and adherence to ethical standards
- Excellent written communication skills
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
