Media and PR Officer Full-time Permanent

Join Digital Canberra and build a career that makes a real difference in the community, where your contribution matters and you’re part of something meaningful. At Digital Canberra, we deliver and support digital government services that are easy to access, save time, and are safe to use.

Our Corporate Services Group is seeking a talented and motivated Media and Public Relations (PR) Officer to join our team, where you’ll play a vital role in shaping our public image through the delivery of clear, impactful communications.

In this role, you will develop and implement media strategies, manage media inquiries, draft speeches and social content, and provide timely analysis of media coverage. This role also involves supporting internal communication functions, assisting with crisis response, and building strong relationships with journalists and stakeholders.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills, able to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities. You’ll bring proven experience in media relations within the public sector, along with a solid understanding of digital communication tools and social media platforms.

For more information about the role, please refer to the position description. You may wish to speak to the listed Contact Officer if you have any queries once you have reviewed the position description.

What we offer you

At Digital Canberra, we offer a rewarding government career that has a direct, positive impact on the Canberra community. You may be strategic, helping us lead technology investment decisions to build a genuinely connected Canberra. Or you may enjoy the hands‑on satisfaction of working with the latest technology to keep our hospitals, schools, and government running. At Digital Canberra, you will make a difference!

As part of the ACT Public Service (ACTPS), Digital Canberra offers some of the best hybrid and flexible working arrangements in Australia. Flexible working in the ACTPS means we provide the opportunity to work remotely (from home) or from a choice of office locations around Canberra, although the exact arrangements will be discussed with your hiring manager, based on operational needs.

Canberra is Australia’s capital – a welcoming, unique city with a quality of life that many cities aspire to. It’s the perfect place to raise children, take advantage of world‑class cultural institutions, and enjoy the great outdoors. Canberra is primed for technology evolution. As a young and growing city, the shape of our community and our digital government services will continue to change.

Just like our city, Digital Canberra is inclusive. Our work spans many technology disciplines, and our workforce is diverse. We welcome candidates who have the right to work in Australia, which may include temporary and permanent visa holders subject to your visa conditions.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility / Other requirements

A tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, marketing, media or a related discipline is highly desirable.

Notes

A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply

Submit a copy of your resume and a two‑page pitch that addresses the “What You Require” section of the Position Description. Please ensure your response provides evidence of your suitability for the role, including specific examples that clearly demonstrate your relevant Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button below.

Digital Canberra

Digital Canberra was established on the 1 July 2025, amalgamating positions which previously were advertised under Chief Ministers and Economic Development Directorate and ACT Health Directorate.

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