Media Advisor - Sydney, Australia - Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

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Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Temporary Full Time (up to April 2024)

35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
Join a passionate team, committed to growth and development
Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport

About this role

The Media Advisor supports and proactively promotes NSW Health services, expertise, key priorities and policy initiatives to a wide audience with the aim of increasing public awareness of the organisational and government support for initiatives that improve public health in NSW.

The role is also responsible for responding to enquiries from media organisations reporting on the public health system and supporting various branches within NSW Health, Local Health Districts/Networks and related agencies to communicate the health services they provide to the people of NSW.

Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $116,211 - $128,061 plus Super and annual leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

As the Media Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

Being a responsive member of a busy, responsive media team.
Providing advice to stakeholders, demonstrating initiative and independence across a range of important topics.
Helping develop strategic communications plans with external and internal stakeholders.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

Experience in public affairs or journalism at a senior level and/or relevant tertiary qualifications
A high degree of negotiation and problemsolving skills, as well as strong media issues management experience
Availability to work early mornings and after hours (including weekends and public holidays) on a rostered basis to respond to mediarelated matters on behalf of the Ministry.
The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development
The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment

How to apply

Closing Date:
Sunday 10 September 2023

Working at The Ministry of Health
The position is located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.

Benefits

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve.

We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
As a provider of essential services across Australia, NSW Health plays a critical role in the community. It is our priority to ensure we provide our workforce and our community with a healthy and safe workplace environment. Considering the significant risks posed by COVID19, the Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID19 vaccination status prior to securing this role._

**Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 10 September 2023