- Hours: Part time (0.6 = 22.5 hours per week)

- Location: Melbourne preferred or Remote (hybrid/work from home)

- Salary: $92,000 (pro rata) + superannuation (12%) and phone/internet expenses ($25 per month)

About the role The Policy Officer engages with government at all levels, with particular focus on State and Local levels of government. You will work closely with policy-makers, stakeholders and industry to advance the priorities and objectives of small and independent news organisations. You will represent LINA members in consultation and policy design processes, building relationships with elected representatives to influence positive change.

Key responsibilities

- Policy and government relations: Tracking state government policy, researching and writing submissions on media and journalism issues, and building relationships with state and local government departments and elected representatives. It also involves representing LINA in consultations and forums and working with other media policy groups on shared goals.

- Publisher engagement: Staying in close contact with member newsrooms so LINA’s policy positions reflect their real challenges, and giving members chances to contribute to submissions and advocacy.

- Communications and representation: Writing reports, op-eds and media commentary, and representing LINA and its members in policy forums and events.

About you

You are a strong communicator with capacity to distil complex concepts into actions.



You bring demonstrable experience in government relations and understand the workings of government at all levels. You have an understanding of the media industry and an inquiring mind. You possess excellent writing and research skills, familiarity with preparing briefs and reports and capacity to engage personably with a broad range of personality types.

You are eligible to work in Australia on a permanent basis and have access to fast and secure internet connection. You are a supportive and encouraging team member, helping to build cooperation by setting an example and showing a flexible, responsive and adaptable approach to delivering team tasks and results.

Application

Submit your CV and a cover letter.

LINA is committed to the production of independent news stories from a diversity of voices and perspectives. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people from a diversity of genders, cultures, linguistic backgrounds, abilities and experiences. Should you require any support to participate in the application process, please contact us.

Please note that there is no formal closing date for this role. Early applications are strongly encouraged, and suitable candidates may be shortlisted for an interview as applications are received.

For further information contact or a detailed Position Description contact:

Nell O’Shea Carre via email on *@lina.org.au

📌 Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Local u0026 Independent News Association (LINA)
📍 Melbourne