Senior Media Advisor at myCareer - NSW Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

129464.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Management, Reputation Management, Stakeholder Management, Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Crisis Management, Data Analysis, Legislative Interpretation, Teamwork, Independent Working, Digital Landscape Knowledge, Government Relations

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Clerk Grade: 9/10 Employment Type: Maternity leave cover Part-time job share, three days a week (with a handover day) Hybrid flexible working arrangements are supported with office presence based at the Department’s Haymarket location. This role sits within the Media and Stakeholder Communications Directorate. About the team Senior Media Advisors are required to support media management across agencies within DCS. This role has a focus on Service NSW. The successful candidate will have proven media and reputational management capabilities and experience dealing effectively with a high volume of media requests and competing deadlines. The role requires capacity to be on-call during the week and weekends on a rotational basis and potential to act for the media manager as required. Your day-to-day Leading media and reputation management for Service NSW. Liaising with Ministerial Offices to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes. Managing media enquiries and deadlines. Identifying, developing and delivering proactive milestones to showcase the Department’s programs and services Acting as the primary point of contact for senior executive leaders. Job share arrangement with a handover day. To be successful in this role you will demonstrate: Required skills: Exceptional understanding of media landscape Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities. Proven ability to manage competing deadlines. Ability to understand complex datasets and legislation. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Desired skills: Understanding of digital landscape and a keen interest in Service NSW programs. Understanding of frontline services. Recent newsroom experience. Previous government experience preferred. What we need from you: Review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume and cover letter highlighting your experience and why you are perfect for this role. Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at 129,464 base plus superannuation Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tasha Bailey via Tasha.Bailey@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description. Closing Date: 14/05/2026 [9:59am] Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state. Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives. You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Tasha.Bailey@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351. For more information, please visit Information on some of the different types of disabilities Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

Responsibilities

Lead media and reputation management for Service NSW, including managing enquiries and delivering proactive milestones. Liaise with Ministerial Offices and senior executive leaders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.