Media and Communications Director
Job Description
Our Opportunity
The Media and Communications Director plays an important role in effectively communicating the work of the ALRC to stakeholders and the broader community, including through media releases, the ALRC website and ALRC events. The Director is responsible for designing and implementing communication strategies that position the ALRC as a centre of excellence and the leading Australian agency for law reform. To enhance the ALRC’s audience reach, the Director will develop and implement innovative ways of presenting the work of the ALRC to the broader Australian Community.
Who are we looking for?
We seek people who bring external ideas, diverse experience, and global perspectives, and are willing to explore innovative ways of working. People who work for us will display leadership at all levels, apply information effectively in order to solve problems, and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.
Specific requirements of the role:
- engaging in strategic communications with stakeholders and managing media relations and ALRC events to enhance the profile of the ALRC;
- providing high level media advice, developing and maintaining relationships with the media, writing media releases and responding to media enquiries;
- providing expert guidance and professional development to the ALRC research teams on writing style, report structure and Plain English;
- assisting to summarise and present the work of the ALRC in a way that is accessible to the broader community, including initiating and implementing innovative, tailored
- communications strategies for particular projects as appropriate, such as videos, online surveys, and content in a range of accessible formats;
- managing the editing, proofreading, layout and production of ALRC publications, including inquiry reports and the annual report. This includes managing supplier relationships with
- external editors, designers and printers as needed;
- designing, organising and publicizing ALRC events to showcase the work of the ALRC and facilitate engagement with stakeholders and the general public; and
- managing the ALRC’s online communications, including website, e-newsletters and social media, and liaising with external web developers as necessary.
Selection Criteria:
- Experience with strategic communications and management of, and advice on, media relations;
- Experience with typesetting, document design and publishing tools;
- Managing and developing a website, online membership databases, and discussion boards and blogs and of using the web as a communications tool to build relationships and community engagement;
- Experience with designing and implementing events and conferences;
- Experience managing online publications and audiovisual content development for the web including publishing in a range of formats and as epublications;
- Ability to produce clear, concise and well-presented written material and experience with editing content for the web;
- Ability to take initiative and responsibility for projects, to set priorities and to manage multiple projects to meet deadlines;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team-based environment;
- Understanding of the Public Service Values
The range and nature of work within the ALRC requires a workforce that reflects our diverse society and the department provides a number of support mechanisms for employees.
As an ALRC employee, you will:
- be part of an inclusive and diverse work environment;
- receive a generous starting salary and work conditions;
- benefit from supportive learning and development; and
- benefit from supportive learning and development.
How to apply
Applications are to be emailed to [email protected].
As part of your application you will need to provide:
- your current résumé
- a statement of claims (max. 750 words) describing how you meet the Selection Criteria as outlined above.
- the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be a current supervisor.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require any reasonable adjustments, please email [email protected].
