Senior Media & Communications Advisor
Senior Media & Communications Advisor
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$ 125693 - 138510
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Step up your media and communications career
Together we create thriving environments communities and economies.
- Ongoing full-time roles available
- Based in Parramatta Flexible working supported
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $125693 to $138510 super
Are you a strategic thinker and problem solver with a passion for media and public relations Do you thrive in high-pressure fast-paced environments
Join our Communications and Marketing Division and help shape the public voice of NSW.
The role
As a Senior Media and Communications Advisor youll play a pivotal role in managing complex media issues developing creative communications campaigns and delivering high impact content. Youll work closely with senior leaders helping to shape public messaging and ensure clear timely and effective communications.
What youll do:
- Drive media engagement Develop and deliver proactive media strategies manage high-profile media enquiries and provide expert communications advice to internal stakeholders.
- Solve complex communication challenges Anticipate risks manage issues and craft strategic responses to emerging media and public relations matters.
- Develop high-impact content Write compelling media releases website content presentations and stakeholder communications.
- Shape and deliver campaigns Help plan and deliver integrated communication campaigns across multiple platforms.
- Monitor and analyse media trends Provide insights on media coverage public sentiment and communication effectiveness.
For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Media and Communications Advisor
What you will bring to the role
You are proactive and adaptable with a strategic mindset. You have experience handling high-stakes media issues working with senior leaders and crafting messages that influence and engage.
Youll succeed in this role if you:
- Have a strong understanding of media strategy and issues management.
- Are a skilled storyteller who can translate complex information into clear compelling messaging.
- Can conceptualise and deliver visual written and experiential campaigns.
- Can manage multiple priorities under pressure and respond quickly to fast-moving media and communications issues.
- Work well with senior stakeholders and are comfortable providing trusted advice and counsel.
- Have an adaptable approach and can bring fresh creative ideas to the table.
Key Knowledge and Experience
- Qualifications or experience in journalism communications or public affairs.
- Understanding of current affairs contentious issues management and end-to-end strategic communications campaign delivery.
What is an essential requirement
- Ability to participate in an on-call media roster outside of normal working hours.
About Us
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close on Monday 14 July 2025 at 11:55PM.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Michael Bruce at
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.
Looking for more information or assistance in applying
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustmentsthat may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02)- HR Support option 3 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
