For more than a century, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) has played a vital role in enabling the production and protection of food security and sustainability for Queenslanders and the world. Every day is different, and so is every team within the department. Join our dynamic Media and Content team to help tell the wide range of stories the department has to offer.

Job details

As our Principal Media and Content Officer you will:
• Support the Manager, Media and Content in providing general media and communication advice to stakeholders to maximise our reach across departmental, media and industry channels.
• Manage the digital team (currently 2 reports) and oversee the digital output and strategy, including social media and newsletters.
• Develop, manage and evaluate integrated digital and media communication strategies and activities for specific projects and business programs.
• Research, write, edit and coordinate compelling content on a range of platforms including web, media, newsletters and social media channels, using imagery, infographics and videography.
• Develop partnerships and working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including government, industry, media and community.
• Anticipate, identify and analyse major/sensitive/political issues before they arise and prepare appropriate responses or strategies for senior stakeholders.
• Liaise with other members of the Communication and Engagement team on content matters relating to specific projects, campaigns and issues.
• Generate reports on media/social media/digital coverage of specific issues or business areas, and share insights with your communication and engagement colleagues and stakeholders.
• Research, analyse and interpret current and emerging trends and channels in media and social media to continuously improve how we communicate and engage our stakeholders.
• Have an oversight of media and digital governance, and ensure deliverables are on time and within budget.
• Participate in the weekend on-call media roster and weekly media clips roster.
You may also have
• While not mandatory, a tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Candidate Information Pack (PDF, 761KB)
  
  
  579438 24 Role Description (Word, 1,023KB)
  Role Description