About our team

Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism advises the Prime Minister and the Minister for Home Affairs, and works with the community, education, cultural and online sectors. The office is small and highly visible, and its work is the subject of sustained public and media scrutiny.

Please visit our website for more information about the Department of Home Affairs or Australian Border Force.

The key duties of the position include:

The Director leads the media and communications function of the office, including public affairs and community engagement. The position is principally a writing role and requires the drafting of material at short notice on sensitive subject matter.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

- Draft media releases, statements, opinion pieces, talking points and question briefs for the Special Envoy and the office.
- Write speeches and remarks on behalf of the Envoy for community, education, sector, parliamentary and diplomatic audiences.
- Lead identified public or community relations projects, as a representative of the Envoy as required.
- Develop and maintain the office's media strategy, including the timing, channel and audience for public statements and the circumstances in which the office will not respond.
- Act as the first point of contact for media enquiries, place proactive coverage, and prepare the Envoy for interviews.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

​The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance, and:

- ABF Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).
- Home Affairs Workers will also be required to obtain and maintain an Onboarding Check.

In certain circumstances, an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC) may be required in addition to, or in lieu of, an Onboarding Check, which will be determined by the delegate as necessary.

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The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

AI tools may be used to support parts of this recruitment process. The selection panel will disclose where and how AI is used.

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers.

Getting to know the Department of Home Affairs

The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for central coordination, and strategy and policy leadership in relation to cyber and critical infrastructure resilience and security, immigration, border security and management, counter-terrorism, the protection of our sovereignty, citizenship and social cohesion. The Department implements a strategically coordinated approach to the cyber security and resilience of all Australians through the appointment of a Cyber Security Coordinator and continues to enable rapid responses to threats of foreign interference through the dedicated Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator. Additionally, the Department contributes to Australia’s prosperity and unity through the management and delivery of the migration, humanitarian and refugee programs. The Department also promotes social cohesion through multicultural programs, providing settlement services and through managing and conferring citizenship. We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working setting that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. For more information www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers/working-with-us/workplace-diversity

📌 Director, Media Communications (New South Wales)
🏢 Australian Department Of Home Affairs
📍 New South Wales