The role 

Reporting to the Team Leader – Media you will provide general strategic media, issues management and reputational risk advice to internal stakeholders. You will also be responsible for strategizing an approach to media enquiries including developing responses, identifying, planning and creating positive and proactive media strategies and campaigns, suitable for a range of traditional media platforms.

Furthermore you will assist with the development of media plans, addressing a wide range of communication activities including issues and crisis management.

The successful person

To be successful in this role you will have a comprehensive understanding and a breadth of knowledge in planning and implementing complex and creative media strategies in a high-pressure environment across traditional media platforms. You will also have strong experience in effective communication with a proven ability to research, write and disseminate high quality media materials within tight deadlines and to a high standard, including media releases, enquiry responses, news articles, and speeches.

In addition to this, you will have the proven ability to communicate with influence, interpersonal, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to cultivate productive working relationships and networks.

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland.  We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace.  Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

The Strategic Communications Branch manages all strategic communication functions for the department, including providing strategic advice to the Minister, Director-General, hospital and health services, and divisions of the department. The branch delivers the following functions:

• media and issues management, and crisis communications
• statewide marketing
• corporate and internal communication, and sponsorship management
• social media and digital content management
• strategy development and market research
• design and production services
• website management.

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.