We are on the lookout for an expert Senior Media and Communications Advisor to join our high calibre team at Industry Skills Australia in Canberra 2600, ACT.
Growing your career as a Full Time Senior Media and Communications Advisor is an amazing prospect to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in creativity, presentation and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Senior Media and Communications Advisor at Industry Skills Australia today!

Are you looking for a challenging and exciting role leading the development and implementation of our organisational media and communication strategy?

The Senior Media Advisor provides media and communications management, advice and strategic support to the CEO to ensure organisational objectives are achieved through targeted engagement with industry, governments and the training sector to advance workforce skills issues.

The position plays a key role to ensure Industry Skills Australia (ISA) is engaged throughout the supply chain industries (transport and logistics, rail, maritime and aviation) and the emerging industries of space transport and omni-channel distribution.

THE SENIOR MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS ADVISOR WILL:

- provide strategic advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive
- establishing, reviewing and regularly evolving key messages for the Executive, Board and staff
- identify opportunities and implement plans to extend the reach and brand awareness of ISA
- create innovative and engaging content for speeches, presentations, and media releases
- maintain active relationships with key media and communications
- supported by an external media monitoring service, daily monitoring and tracking of media relevant to the organisation and our responsible industries including monitoring and tracking ISA’ presence in the media
- provide communications and engagement support for internal and external events

IDEAL CANDIDATE

You will have:





- at least 5 years experience in media relations as demonstrated in previous roles within an industry and government context
- a qualification in communication, journalism, public relations, media or related discipline
- highly developed media management skills with a demonstrated ability to anticipate, plan for and deliver proactive media strategies
- an influential communication style that adapts to and connects with different audiences
- high level verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
- demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across a range of diverse stakeholders to promote trust and understanding
- strong experience in proactive and reactive media relations and communications to build and protect the organisation's reputation and support critical projects and stakeholders.
- demonstrated planning and organisational skills, with the ability to lead a number of deliverables at one time, achieve required outcomes and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

WHO WE ARE

With over 25 years experience in supporting skills development in VET within the Transport and Logistics industries, Industry Skills Australia (ISA) has been announced as the Transport and Logistics Jobs and Skills Council.

As a Jobs and Skills Council, ISA has a broad range of responsibilities including:

- Workforce planning to identify industry’s current and emerging skills needs, culminating in national workforce development plans
- Training product development to lift the quality, innovation and speed to market of training products
- Implementation of solutions, promotion of career pathways and monitoring the impact of training delivery
- Industry stewardship to give industry a strong,



evidentiary-based voice on issues affecting their industries and to provide advice on VET system policies to ensure they are fit-for-purpose.

ISA brings unparalleled expertise in workforce planning and skills development, right from strategy through to implementation of solutions across industries, within enterprises and communities.

This is your chance to join our team as we leverage our capabilities, heritage, and trusted relationships, working with the wide range of stakeholders who are central to building a world class, agile and resilient supply chain workforce.

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WHAT DO WE OFFER

- Hybrid working arrangements
- Key role in a growing organisation
- Competitive salary package
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and engaged group of people as we make a difference to the VET sector through the Transport and Logistics industries

STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY

We are committed to creating an environment that values and utilises the contributions and experiences of people from a range of backgrounds.

We strongly encourage and support people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged, Indigenous Australians and people with disability to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

If the Senior Media and Communications Advisor sounds like you click on the APPLY button and submit your resume and a 1-page cover letter outlining what makes you’re a perfect fit for our organisation.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications close Thursday 16 March 2023.

Please note: Only applicants that submit a resume AND cover letter will be considered.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For a copy of the position description or any other enquiries please contact View email address on jobs.swagapp.com

Benefits of working as a Senior Media and Communications Advisor in Canberra 2600, ACT:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package

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