Senior Media Advisor

Hays
Canberra ACTFull time

Listed 22 Sep 2026

Closes 22 Sep 2027

Immediate 6-month contract | Competitive rate + super | Potential permanency | Weekly pay

Immediate 6-month contract | Competitive rate + super | Potential permanency | Weekly pay

Your new companyThis well-known organisation based in Canberra is seeking a media-savvy communications professional to support a busy strategic communications and media function.
Your new role

Support the organisation's day-to-day media function, including managing and coordinating media enquiries and responses. Draft and develop media responses, statements and media-related content. Work closely with internal stakeholders to gather information and develop accurate, appropriate responses to media matters. Provide strong writing and communications support across the broader strategic communications function. Assist with media reporting, monitoring and other media-related requirements. Manage competing priorities and respond confidently to emerging or time-sensitive media matters. Operate autonomously while maintaining strong communication and collaboration across the team. 35-hour working week with an expectation of approximately 34 days per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
Strong media relations and media writing experience, ideally gained within government, corporate or complex organisational environments.Confident in developing media responses and content and working directly with internal stakeholders.Comfortable operating at a senior adviser level with minimal supervision.Strong judgement, written communication and stakeholder management skills.Proactive, adaptable and able to quickly pick up priorities within a busy media environment.Strong cultural fit and team mentality are important, with the ability to contribute positively to a small communications function.What you'll get in return
6-month contract with a competitive hourly rate + competitive superFlexible working arrangement, subject to business capacityImmediate start with opportunity to go permanentWeekly payAdvance your skills in a fast-paced environmentWhat you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.Please note, due to the nature of the role, we are currently seeking candidates based locally. Interstate applicants are kindly asked not to apply at this time.
Michelle Liv
Business Director Marketing & Communications HAYS
T: 02 6112 7653
E: michelle.liv@hays.com.au

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