THE RUNDOWN:

Are you a creative communicator who loves turning ideas into engaging stories? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration, community connection, and clever content come together?
Then let’s skip the corporate waffle. Senator Tyrrell is looking for a Media Advisor who can roll up their sleeves, dive into all things community engagement, and whip up content that’s strategic, clear, and dare we say it, actually enjoyable to read.
You’ll work closely with a small team to craft compelling narratives that inform, inspire, and connect with the Tasmanian community. If you’re ready to bring purpose, and a touch of fun to your work, we’d love to hear from you.

THE THINGS THAT MAKE YOU SHINE (IDEAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE):

· You’ve got a comms, journalism, or marketing background - or just loads of practical experience managing media relations or doing this stuff really well.
· You can juggle and meet multiple deadlines under high pressure and have a laugh while doing it.
· Goes without saying, outstanding written and verbal communication skills across multiple formats. You’ll be turning complex political-speak into plain, warm, community-friendly language. You know how to write for real humans without putting them to sleep, to inform, engage, and (every so often) delight.
· Creative and collaborative, service-led approach to your work.
Bonus points if you have a working knowledge of the Australian parliamentary and political system, legislative frameworks or practice and procedure of the Australian Senate.

WHAT YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW, WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU (EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS):

The position is offered under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984 and conditions are outlined in the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024-27 which include:
· A commencing salary between $74,095 and $86,506 will be negotiated depending on experience and relevant skills.
· This isn’t your regular 9 to 5 gig, and an additional allowance will be considered in recognition of, and as compensation for, reasonable additional hours of work.
· The above salary and allowance are subject to a pay increase effective from 5 August 2025.
· Relocation assistance, studies assistance and paid study leave may also be available (subject to eligibility requirements).
· Flexibility, within reason - we get that life exists outside of politics.
· An employer superannuation contribution of 15.4% will be payable.

· Play an important role in building Senator Tyrrell’s profile and brand. You’ll proactively identify and lead media relations, including drafting media releases, pitching stories, coordinating interviews, and preparing press materials.
· Assist to get the message right the first time. You’ll also help prepare speeches, newsletters or any other written communication that is consistent with Senator Tyrrell’s legislative position.
· Be the calm voice when media calls and something’s on fire (metaphorically we hope) and can build and maintain relationships with local and national journalists.
· Media monitoring of local, national and international news across traditional and new media platforms, in order to offer written and verbal briefings to Senator Tyrrell and her team on matters being discussed in news and in Parliament.