Media Officer

NSW State Government opportunity!

• Contract position
• We are looking for a Media Officer to join our State Government client!
• Are you a communications professional who loves all things media? This role could be for you!
• 3 month contract with view to extend
• Rozelle - Mon-Fri varying shift start times from 7am to 11am
• Up to $61 per hour
• Primary purpose of the role

Develop, deliver and manage a range of media related activities, including responses to media enquiries, attending incidents, preparation of media releases, ministerial announcements, media campaigns and media issues management. This role will have occasional liaison with Ministerial Offices to deliver effective and relevant media services in a manner that reflects organisational priorities and upholds and promotes the reputation of NSW Ambulance.

The Media Officer will work across multiple tasks and deadlines at any time while maintaining focus on delivering accurate, correct and positive messages and being responsive to the need to change priorities at short notice taking into account the sensitivity, confidentiality, legislative, operational and political implications of each issue. The post holder must be able to determine the suitability of releasing operational information to the media by liaising with senior personnel as well as paramedics in the field, whilst balancing the corporate and operational needs of NSW Ambulance and the needs of external media organisations. All actions of the position holder must maintain the professionalism of the Media and Communications unit and NSW Ambulance.