Media Officer - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Customer Strategy & Technology

NSW Government -Customer Strategy & Technology

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Sydney, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Division

The Customer Strategy and Technology team within Transport leads the development of long-term, multi-modal strategies, plans and policies across NSW.

We leverage data and insights, implement new technologies, drive innovation and build partnerships to provide customer-centred solutions.

The Opportunity
We have multiple opportunities for Media Officers to join our Media Branch based at Elizabeth Street Office.

The primary purpose of this role is to support the Manager, Media in providing strategic advice and media services across TfNSW to share important information with NSW transport customers, and to positively contribute to the reputation of Transport for NSW.

The role contributes to the development and implementation of proactive and reactive media, social media and public relations strategies, and will manage issues and crises collaboratively with a strategic focus that is aligned to Transport's vision and values.

Please note that the main office for this role is based in Elizabeth Street, Sydney CBD. We work in a hybrid way, a mixture of working from home and in the office. We offer flexible working arrangements with lots of benefits.

What you will be involved in:

Generate content for media consumption including story pitches, media releases, Q&As and vision packs.
Engage with the media and media processes, demonstrating an understanding of how to tell a good story.
Provide professional assistance with public affairs, reviewing contentious issues, liaising extensively with portfolio agencies, and preparing and issuing media statements, ensuring appropriate approval prior to release.
Contribute to event management preparation and writing of material for public engagements by senior managers to ensure objectives are achieved.
Provide support in evaluating media coverage, identifying opportunities and risks, providing advice, and writing briefing notes and other material.
Collect and communicate information with regard to current affairs and recent developments that impact on the transport portfolio.
Assist with developing effective public affairs and media policy and procedures
Demonstrate the five ways of leading behaviours to deliver organisational outcomes for our customers, our people and communities for the greater good

About You

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline
Demonstrated experience working in a similar role
Experience in journalism, media relations or public relations in a contentious and complex environment in either the public or private sector
Demonstrated knowledge of the concepts, principles and practice of media management and communications
Demonstrated experience dealing with high volume media releases and enquiries
You will have the ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a collaborative team environment whilst maintaining a strong work ethic
Build collaborative relationships across a wide variety of stakeholders
Has a current drivers licence.

Want to know more?

Interested?**Right now is an exciting time to join our team as we deliver a historic $XXX billion investment in future transport infrastructure and services over 40 years.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position is TfNSW Grade 7 ($108,770- $121,822) er annum plus superannuation and leave loading.

How to apply

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Close date: 11:59pm on Thurs 2nd Feb