ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines - the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.
The Senior Media Adviser reports to the Head of Communications & Media and is responsible for supporting the execution of ASC’s annual Communications and Media Strategy as well as day to day media activities. The role will work closely with the Government Relations Adviser to support activities such as Senate Estimates and other Government inquiries and the Social and Digital Media Adviser to design campaigns across multiple media platforms.
Role & Responsibilities
... - Produce high quality and timely media material with limited supervision.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the media.
- Deal with media enquiries.
- Write media releases, media reports and updates.
- Support media campaigns.
Skills & Experience
- Tertiary qualifications in journalism, media or a related field.
- A network of national media stakeholders, including journalists.
- Experience in a similar role, with a background as a working journalist or political media adviser.
- The ability to understand what is newsworthy and able to garner media attention.
- The ability to produce accurate, timely, high quality media releases, op-eds and other media-centric material.
- The ability to write media reports which are suitable for release to Senior Managers.
- Experience producing material for a wide range of media sources (eg. Print, video, digital etc.).
- Familiarity with social and digital media.
- Demonstrated insight and familiarity with the media industry.
Benefits
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
- Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
- Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
- Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
- Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
- A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
- Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.
Eligibility
This role requires Australian citizenship, a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance. To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
Application
Click ‘apply for this job” or contact Thomas Troxler, Principal Consultant at Randstad for a confidential discussion,
at thomas.troxler@randstad.com.au.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting and interviews commence immediately.
Agencies please note Randstad has been appointed exclusively for this search with ASC.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
