Looking for a media role where your work makes a real impact? Join the Health and Community Services Directorate's (HCSD's) high-performing Media and Issues Management team and help shape the public conversation on some of the ACT Government's most important health and community services priorities.

You'll provide strategic media advice, manage issues and reputational risks, respond to media enquiries, and create compelling content for ministers and senior executives. We're looking for an experienced media professional with strong writing skills, sound judgement and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. In return, you'll enjoy adaptable working arrangements, a supportive team culture and the opportunity to work on issues that matter to the Canberra community.

HCSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. 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 ACT Public Service (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:

- Demonstrated experience in media relations, issues management and stakeholder engagement, with strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to manage sensitive issues and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.




- As this role is likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people, cultural awareness, and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 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.

How to apply: To apply, please submit:

- A current curriculum vitae outlining your Skills, Experience and Achievements relevant to the role.
- A pitch of no more than two pages demonstrating how your Experience, Skills and personal qualities align with the requirements of the role, listed in the 'What You Require' section of the Position Description.
- Applicants are encouraged to provide specific examples of their work that demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality media outcomes, manage reputational issues and build effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Please include contact details for two referees. Referees will only be contacted with the applicant's knowledge and consent.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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📌 Media Officer Full-time Permanent (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Act Government
📍 Australian Capital Territory