Department: Media and Corporate Communications – Parramatta NSW
$133,348 - $146,945 a year
Full time, Casual/Temporary
Hybrid
1d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW
Location – Parramatta (hybrid in line with DCJ's Flexible Work Policy)
Employment type – Temporary full-time role up to 30 June ****
Salary - $133,****** - $146,****** pa, plus superannuation and leave loading
Your role
The Senior Courts Media Officer plays an important role in the Courts Media Unit, which manages media enquiries related to the NSW Local, District, Children's and Coroners Court. This is an exciting opportunity for a journalism or communications professional looking to move into the justice space or to advance their career. This role is temporary until 30 June **** with possibility of extension.
What you'll do
The Senior Courts Media Officer provides media and issues management support for the Courts Media Unit, including managing complex court-related media enquiries, preparing media responses and briefings, and liaising with journalists, court registries, judicial staff and internal stakeholders. The role supports accurate, lawful and timely media engagement across the courts, applies sound judgement to sensitive and high-risk matters, and escalates issues to the Courts Media Manager where required.
The Courts Media Unit manages media enquiries for the NSW Local, District, Children's and Coroners Courts. This small but collaborative team has strong working relationships with court staff, the DCJ Communications Branch, and media statewide.
What we're looking for
In addition to the essential requirements outlined in the role description,



the ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism or communications, and a knowledge of or willingness to learn judicial processes. You will need to work autonomously, use sound judgement under significant deadline pressure, and treat sensitive court matters with strict confidentiality.
What We Offer
We offer a variety of advantages, including:
A challenging and rewarding career
Versatile, autonomous work environment
Competitive pay and conditions
Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
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We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.
Applications close Tuesday, 1 September **** at 11:59 pm AEST.
For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager
Emily Burley
on ******** *** or at ******




If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call
Anjy Fayad
on ************ or via ******
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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