manager, media - Adelaide, Australia - Government of South Australia

Description

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Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 587235
Location: ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Ready to drive impactfulmedia services and collaborate with a diverse range of businessareas to achieve the best possible media outcomes? Join our team asthe Manager, Media and lead our team of media advisors in drivingour proactive and reactive media response.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport connects SouthAustralians to keep our State moving. We want every SouthAustralian to easily access the services they want, the transportthey rely on and the infrastructure they need.

For us, it' s personal. We feel it because we live it. Weknow the projects and services we work on today must deliver forSouth Australia's future.

We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment ofcollaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.

TheOpportunity
The Department's Public AffairsDivision listens to, informs, communicates and collaborates withour customers, staff and stakeholders to improve outcomes for ourcommunities, economy and state.

The Media Directorate is responsible for managing all mediaenquiries and social media channels, finding and promoting positivemedia opportunities, identifying current and emerging issues, andproviding media monitoring services.

As the Manager, Media, you'll work closely with varyingstakeholders to lead the development of a pipeline of positivemedia opportunities that promote the Department's projects,initiatives, programs and policies. Your role will involve leadingmedia planning efforts, preparing media materials for complexmatters, and managing crisis communication strategies.Additionally, you'll provide expert advice to senior leadership,conduct media training for spokespeople, and ensure the departmentmaintains strong relationships with media outlets andstakeholders.

About You
We're seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for media relationsand a strategic mindset. Your ability to build strongrelationships, leverage networks and navigate complex challengeswill be essential in driving success. You thrive and havedemonstrated experience working collaboratively in fast-paced mediaenvironments as well as coaching and motivating your team toachieve excellence.

Your ability to anticipate and respond to media issues effectively,coupled with your strategic thinking and negotiation skills, willbe essential in driving politically sound media outcomes that meetour strategic goals.

In return, we offer a supportive and rewarding work environmentwhere you'll have the opportunity to make impactful contributionsand get involved across all areas of the Department. With a focuson continuous learning, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range ofmedia work, providing opportunities for professional growth anddevelopment. You'll work alongside talented professionals in asupportive environment where your contributions are valued andwhere you can lead, develop and coach the team.

The Department offers a wide variety of learning and developmentofferings and is located in a brand-new building with great workand leisure facilities available.

Qualifications andExperience
Relevant tertiary orindustry qualifications and/or relevant high-level experience inmedia, journalism, communications or similar.

SpecialConditions
Prior to employment with the Department the successful candidatewill be required to provide:

• A National PoliceCheck (NPC) which must be renewed every threeyears.
• A Department for HumanServices (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) which isrequired to be renewed every five years beforeexpiry.

Some out of hours and weekend work may be required andthe role will participate in a rotating on-call roster for responseto out-of-hours media enquiries.

Tenure ofVacancy
Temporary appointment up to 2years with an option of extension or conversion to beconsidered.

Remuneration
MAS3 - $125,970 perannum

Enquiries
Matthew Bowman
Director Media
Telephone:

ApplicationInstructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply'button.

Applicants are required to submit curriculum vitae and a coverletter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteriain the attached role statement.

OurCommitment
The Department for Infrastructureand Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed tobuilding a diverse and inclusive culture across the department,planning for and promoting diversity and a culturally safeworkplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diversecommunity groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversitygroups. The department recognises the benefits that such anapproach brings for our staff and customers in delivering thefuture of South Australia. Asa WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treatingeveryone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all itsspaces as safe places for everybody.

Role Statement - Manager, Media(MAS3)

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.