APS 6 Senior Media Officer

Are you an experienced media professional with a knack for crafting compelling narratives and managing high-profile public messaging? A respected Federal Government Agency is seeking a talented APS6 Senior Media Officer to support national media engagement and strategic communications initiatives.

Role Details

• Role title: APS6 Senior Media Officer
• Role type: Temporary - Full-time hours
• Rate: APS6 Equivalent, + Superannuation
• Location: Brisbane

About the Role
Our client, a high-profile Federal Government Agency, is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Media Officer to join their Strategic Communications Division. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing external media relationships, preparing high-quality media content, and providing strategic advice on media issues and risks.

This role requires a seasoned communicator who can confidently liaise with journalists, senior executives, and government stakeholders, while producing impactful media releases, talking points, and responses to complex media enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic media campaigns to promote the Agency's priorities
• Produce high-quality media materials including releases, briefs, and key messaging
• Engage with internal experts to create compelling media packages across platforms
• Monitor media activity and provide risk assessments on emerging issues
• Respond to media enquiries under tight deadlines, including participating in an on-call roster
• Contribute to agency-wide communications strategies and digital media activities
• Support executive-level briefings and ministerial communications
• Track media performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement

About You - Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of media operations and public affairs in a government context
• Proven ability to develop and manage strategic communications plans
• Excellent writing and editing skills for diverse formats and audiences
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills, including negotiation and risk management
• Ability to work independently under pressure with strong attention to detail
• Experience using media monitoring tools and content management systems

Desirable Skills

• Relevant qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field
• Knowledge of Australian Government communication protocols and media landscape

Mandatory Requirements

• Australian Citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline Security Clearance
• Willingness to participate in an after-hours media roster
• Working with Children Check and Pre-Engagement Screening may be required

If you're ready to shape public narratives, manage sensitive media issues, and contribute to high-impact national initiatives, we invite your application for the APS6 Senior Media Officer position.

Applications close 25th of June 2025

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.