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Media and Public Affairs Officer
Media & Public Affairs; Communications Culture & Engagement; Regional Services; Brisbane City
The Queensland Police Service’s Media and Public Affairs team is dedicated to keeping Queensland safe and informed.
Managing media and external communications strategies on behalf of the QPS, you will work closely with a talented team of creative professionals on media strategy, campaigns and proactive content with a focus on community safety portfolios of Disaster Management, State Emergency Service and Marine Rescue Queensland.
As part of this role, you’ll also collaborate with internal stakeholders to support
organisational change and key QPS projects and initiatives.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Marketing, PR & Communication |
| Classification | AO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/654934/25 |
| Closing date | 01-Sep-2025 |
| Job duration | Until 27/6/2026 with possible extension |
| Contact person | Chrissie McLeod |
| Contact details | Mobile: 0430 946 524 Access the National Relay Service |
Your key accountabilities
The core capability requirements for this role are:
• Lead small teams in the management of media issues or public affairs projects and in the preparation and production of publications.
• Prepare and implement communication, media or marketing plans.
• Liaise with Queensland Police Service (QPS) employees, media representatives and representatives of other government departments to provide efficient dissemination of information and promotion of relevant QPS information inside the Service and to the public.
• Assist in developing and delivering media and communication training courses for members of the QPS.
• Provide policy direction and advice on day-to-day media and public affairs issues to subordinate staff.
• Prepare material for use in media campaigns, publicity programs and internal information campaigns.
• Assist in the preparation of news releases, speech notes, talking points and briefing material for use by members of the QPS executive and the Minister's office.
Role Requirements:
Qualification - Applicants with formal qualifications and/or experience in journalism and public affairs will be favourably considered.
Technical/ Operational/ Educational experience - Applicants with media and public affairs experience in community safety portfolios, such as disaster management, crisis communications, State Emergency Services or Marine Rescue will be favourably considered.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
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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