The Queensland Family & Child Commission has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Advisor, Media and Communications to join our team.

As the Principal Advisor, Media and Communications you will be responsible for leading the development and promotion of strategic media, public relations, communications management and stakeholder engagement during a period of significant organisational reform.

You will deliver media and communication expertise and advice that directly supports the Commission's strategic priorities to enable effective change communication and stakeholder engagement, and ensuring timely, accurate and transparent communication that supports safeguarding outcomes for Queenslanders.

Job details

The Strategy and Impact division is responsible for strengthening the Commission's influence and impact, driving the Commission's strategic priorities, coordinating organisational commitments to Parliament, Ministers and government, and shaping the Commission's systemic advocacy agenda.

The Media and Communication team is responsible for proactively managing the Commission's reputation and public profile. The team provides strategic media and communication advice, leads public relations and issues management, and delivers high-quality, communication products that amplify the Commission's advocacy.

In this role you will have the following responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Provide high level strategic advice and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Board (ELB), in relation to branding, public relations, media and communication strategies aligned to strategic objectives and value chain operating model.
• Manage and coordinate day‐to‐day media and communication activities including researching, writing and distributing media releases and responses.
• Develop and implement media initiatives that position the Commission to be part of, and influential in, public discussions that promote the Commission's initiatives and advocacy positions, while providing and responding to emerging issues.
• Develop and nurture relationships with spokespeople, brief them for media interviews using formal media-training techniques and provide ongoing support and expert media advice.
• Develop, manage and coordinate public-facing communication materials including speeches, talking points, social media content and newsletters, based on the organisations reports and research papers.
• Develop and promote the reputation of the Commission and Commissioner's through effective public relations and media management, including monitoring the rapidly evolving news cycle to identify strategic, proactive and reactive media opportunities and mobilise timely responses.
• Stay up to date with the rapidly evolving news cycle in order to identify strategic, proactive and reactive media opportunities, brief the business appropriately and prepare responses.
• Work with the other teams to develop, test and update the Commission's messaging and narrative advice, including key materials and resources.
• Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes diversity and inclusion in everyday work, by building a workforce that represents and reflects the diverse views, experiences and backgrounds of the community we serve.
• Create a supportive environment where people are treated with respect and are recognised and rewarded for their achievements and performance.

Qualifications: While not mandatory, a relevant qualification and/or previous experience in a similar role would be highly regarded.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.

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Further information

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

Documents

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

• QFCC694365 Principal Advisor - RD (PDF, 325KB)
  Role Description
  
  QFCC Applicant Pack (PDF, 809KB)
  Application Kit