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Public Affairs Officer
Media & Public Affairs; Communications Culture & Engagement; Regional Services; Brisbane City
The Queensland Police Service's award-winning Media and Public Affairs team is dedicated to keeping Queensland safe and informed.
Are you a skilled public affairs professional ready to make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Affairs Officer to join our fast-paced, high-performing team.
Please refer to role profile for full details.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Marketing, PR & Communication |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/642791/25 |
| Closing date | 27-Jun-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Nelson Marino-Hall |
| Contact details | Phone: 0439 356 176 Access the National Relay Service |
The Queensland Police Service's award-winning Media and Public Affairs team is dedicated to keeping Queensland safe and informed.
Are you a skilled public affairs professional ready to make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Affairs Officer to join our fast-paced, high-performing team.
This is an exciting opportunity where no two days are the same. From developing high-impact external communication campaigns and proactively securing media coverage, to creating engaging content across traditional and digital platforms, including QPS's high-profile social media channels. This is your chance to help support complex police investigations and shape public engagement and communication to help keep Queenslanders safe.
If you're ready to contribute to a meaningful cause and work with a team that makes a difference every day, we encourage you to apply.
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
- Develop, implement and evaluate media management, corporate communication, public affairs and marketing strategies on behalf of regions, commands and divisions of the QPS.
- Represent the Media and Public Affairs Group and the QPS at meetings with clients and stakeholders of the QPS.
- Produce news releases, social media information, speeches, internal and external online and printed publications and marketing and promotional materials.
- Lead and supervise small teams to ensure effective initiation, development and implementation of media management, public affairs and marketing projects.
- Provide specialist advice to members of the QPS on media, social media, public affairs, marketing and corporate ID issues.
- Identify proactive media, marketing and promotional opportunities for the QPS.
- Prepare news releases, talking points, speech notes and briefing material for use by QPS executives or the Minister.
Role Requirements
Mandatory
- There are no mandatory requirements for this role. However, qualifications and/or experience in journalism and/or public affairs in a large geographically dispersed organisation will be considered favourably.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/642791/25
Closing Date: Friday, 27th June, 2025
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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