Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications
- Lead Council’s media strategy, manage media enquiries and provide strategic communications advice to senior leaders.
- Develop high-impact media releases, speeches, briefings and other communications, while monitoring emerging issues and protecting Council’s reputation.
- Lead and contribute to a collaborative team, engaging with community, business, government and media stakeholders under tight deadlines.
Team Leader Media & Strategic Communications
SALARY: $104,768 - $120,057 pa + market allowance + super
Work Type: Temporary Full Time - up to 12 months
Location: Oran Park Administration Building - 70 Central Avenue, Oran Park 2570
- Enjoy a 35-hour working week
- Flexibility through Flex leave provisions and hybrid work arrangements
- Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks and health and wellbeing leave options
- Free parking in a central location with a modern building with latest technology
- Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development
- Corporate Gym Membership available & Fitness Passport
This is an exciting opportunity to drive Council’s media strategy, influence key messages and provide trusted communications advice to senior leaders. Bring your strategic thinking, exceptional storytelling, and leadership skills to a role where you will identify emerging issues, shape compelling narratives, manage complex media enquiries and provide trusted strategic advice in a fast-paced and high-profile environment. Your expertise in media relations, issues management and stakeholder communications will help strengthen community engagement, protect Council's reputation and elevate its profile across the region.
About You
You are an experienced media and communications professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys turning complex issues into clear, compelling stories. You are proactive rather than reactive, have strong news judgement, and are comfortable providing strategic advice to senior leaders on matters that attract public, political or media interest. Most importantly, you are a trusted communicator who consistently delivers high-quality work and contributes positively to a collaborative team culture.
What We Offer
We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.
We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.
As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!
Essential:
- Relevant qualifications and/or extensive experience in media and communications
- Experience in writing for government, executive or similar media and communications
- Highly developed written, verbal and analytical skills, including ability to write engaging media releases, speeches and media briefing notes that are relevant, timely, accurate and have a high impact
- Extensive experience in dealing with the media and preparing responses on behalf of people on various levels in the organisation
- Ability to research and analyse issues promptly and provide appropriate and innovative media and communications advice and solutions
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people from all levels of community, business and government
- Ability to produce work of a high quality within established timeframes, under immense pressure to deliver actions and projects and with minimal supervision
- Proven understanding of government processes, with an established network of media contacts
- Willingness to show flexibility in work hours to meet urgent needs of the organisation and the media including after hours, weekends and public holidays when required
- Ability to operate in a team environment both as a leader and participant
- Demonstrated ability to apply EEO, WHS and ethical practice principles and to act with probity at all times
Desirable:
- Knowledge of government protocol, policies and procedures
- Understanding of the Local Government Act
- Experience with photography and videography including editing software – preferably Adobe products
- Ability to comfortably attend public functions, launches and announcements and represent Council to a high standard.
Further Information: Michelle Jack, Manager Advocacy & Strategic Communications, 02 4653 3650
Closing Date for above position: 16/11/2026
Position Description: For full position description details click here
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