Your new company & Role

This prominent authority within the Victorian State Government Environmental sector is seeking a Media & Communications Lead to provide temporary relief leading their media relations program, including media releases, media enquiries, industry stories and speeches. You will be developing and delivering public relations and media opportunities relating to the organisation's strategy and thought leadership framework, whilst contributing to organisational communication activities as required, including general copywriting, briefs and presentations. This role will run for two months with an expectation of being on site two days a week and, due to the responsibilities of the role you will need to participate in and respond to an on-call duty roster, in the event of an issue or incident.

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in communications, media or community relations, in a large complex environment balancing proactive and reactive communications activities

• Experience leading public information in the event of an issue, incident or crisis is essential

• Demonstrated experience in handling sensitive, reactive media and developing relationships with media organisations

• Proven ability to assess unexpected situations and develop media strategies in times of change or uncertainty

• Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations, journalism or related field is essential
  
  

What 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 to Daniel.Stephenson@hays.com.au, or call me on 0396049659.

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