Operational Media Coordinator, Grade 7/8, State Emergency Service. Wollongong, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW. Media Strategy, Planning & Buying (Advertising, Arts & Media). Government - State (Government & Defense). Full time. $106,025 - $117,363. Operational Media Coordinator, Grade 7/8, Wollongong. Work in a volunteer-based agency supporting communities of NSW. Full-time ongoing role at the NSW SES HQ in Wollongong. Use your strong media skills and experience in this key role, supporting the Media & Communications Team.

About the opportunity: The NSW SES is recruiting for an experienced media professional who will play a key role in supporting the Media & Communications Teams at the NSW SES. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational media management, preparation of media and public information materials and editorial opportunities.  You will also engage with internal and external media stakeholders and NSW SES volunteers to enhance the agency’s brand and reputation, and coordinate and lead sessions and mentor staff and volunteers in media training. The role will also require supporting the service during operational events to deliver important safety messages across a range of channels. The role may include weekend work and night shifts on a rostered basis.

About the NSW SES

Our Mission: NSW SES, saving lives and creating safer communities.

Our Vision: A trusted volunteer-based emergency service, working together to deliver excellence in community preparedness and emergency response. NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is an emergency and rescue service made up almost entirely of volunteers and supported by a small staff contingent. NSW SES is a key influencer of other emergency service agencies and works closely with these partners to modernise and grow volunteering to save lives and protect communities.

While major responsibilities are for flood, storm operations and tsunamis, the NSW SES also provides the majority of general rescue effort in the rural parts of the state. This includes road accident rescue, vertical rescue, bush search and rescue, evidence searches (both metropolitan and rural), other forms of specialist rescue that may be required due to local threats, Urban Search and rescue, and Community First Response.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will: Have tertiary qualifications in journalism, media / communications or marketing, or demonstrate equivalent experience working in these fields. Be highly proficient at writing, editing, and publishing various materials such as media releases, talking points, newsletters, and web and social media content. Have experience in planning, developing and implementing communication strategies, plans, media campaigns and events.

Possess the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment to complete set tasks.

Have strong communicative and interpersonal skills to collaborate, advise, influence and train stakeholders of various levels and backgrounds. Demonstrate a capability to maintain awareness of critical issues within the media and report on them accordingly. Previous experience developing and delivering training, policies and procedures is desirable.

How to apply

Your application should include as separate attachments: A cover letter (maximum of one (1) page) briefly responding to the essential requirements and your interest in the role; Responses to each of the targeted questions (maximum of one page per answer); and An up-to-date resume of no more than four (4) pages detailing your skills and experience relevant to the role.

Targeted Questions: 1. Please outline a situation where you have had to handle a contentious issue and have received various media enquiries on the matter.  In your answer, please outline what the issue was, what steps you took, who you collaborated with and what was the result?

2. Describe a time where a manager had feedback on a matter you were working on, which you didn’t agree with. Please outline how you managed their expectations and worked through key issues.       

For more information about the role, applications are encouraged to contact Andrew Edmunds.

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Email: andrew.edmunds@ses.nsw.gov.au