Senior Media Advisor

Job Description

Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service – Preston VIC Looking for candidates available to work: Monday: Morning Tuesday: Morning Wednesday: Morning Thursday: Morning Friday: Morning Experience and Requirements: 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role Working rights required for this role Salary Offering: VALS E 1.1 – 1.4 - $89,691.06 - $94,754.39 (full-time equivalent) per annum plus 11.5% Superannuation Additional Benefits: 17.5% Leave Loading 5 extra days leave on top of 20 days annual leave Only required to work 35 hours per week, any extra hours worked will be calculated as your Time In Lieu (TOIL) – which you may use as additional leave hours Access to company vehicles for any work-related trips Salary packaging is available via Maxxia Office Location: 273, High Street Preston Victoria 3072. Role Duration: This role is full-time fixed term until 30th of June 2025 (renewal subject to ongoing funding for new financial year in July 2025) Application Deadline: Application ends on 7th February 2025. Overview: The Senior Media Adviser plays a central role in ensuring that VALS’ advocacy and policy platform reflects the needs of our community. The role is responsible for providing expert media advice, in line with the delivery of VALS’ media strategy. The role also includes managing and developing relationships with government and media organisations/representatives, preparing media releases, supporting and preparing the CEO and other staff for media interviews and public speaking events and proactively pursuing and participating in media and communications opportunities. Key Performance Indicators, Duties & Responsibilities: Provide expert media advice to the CEO and senior leaders. Develop and deliver VALS’ media strategy that is informed by VALS’ policy platform and community needs. Write, review and pitch compelling and newsworthy content (including media releases and opinion pieces) for a range of broadcast, print and digital communications platforms. Help ensure that VALS spokespeople are sufficiently equipped and prepared for media work and interviews. Monitor media and any issues relevant to VALS, and provide regular reporting on trends and recommend appropriate courses of action. Respond to media requests with an appropriate course of action and support. Develop and maintain relationships with journalists and other media members. Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders in the legal and Aboriginal Community Controlled sectors. Work in collaboration with all sections of VALS to identify key priority areas and to formulate key messages. Support the coordination of VALS’ online presence across social platforms as required. Support the development of VALS’ social media content, as required. Support the work of the Communications Team Leader, as required. Ability to travel across Victoria to work on local media opportunities. As directed, undertake other duties which are incidental and peripheral to the main tasks. Internal Obligations: Commitment to VALS’s strategic plan. Attend and actively contribute at team and working group meetings. Mentor and support other members of the Policy, Communications and Strategy team. Personal Accountability: Compliance with all VALS Values, code of conduct, policies and procedures and relevant government legislation. Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of social justice. Ensure appropriate use of resources. Actively participate in initiatives to maintain a positive and collaborative workplace. Promptly respond to and report health and safety hazards to management. Attend mandatory training sessions. Key Selection Criteria: Mandatory: Relevant media qualifications such as in Journalism, Public Relations and Media and/or substantial experience working as a media, communications or PR advisor. Excellent writing skills and attention to detail. Deep knowledge of the Australian media landscape. Experience pitching to journalists and producing proactive media stories. Strong organisational, time management and planning skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Office and media monitoring tools. Passion for working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Experience working in the non-profit sector. Video and/or podcast production and editing skills. Mandatory Requirements: A copy of your current Employee Working with Children Check card. A copy of your current Victorian Driver’s License . You will be required to complete a current Criminal History Police Check . Proof of rights to work in Australia . COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Certificate or current and valid medical exemption certificate . Copies of any certificates or degrees relevant to this role. HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this opportunity, please provide: A covering letter outlining who you are and why you are suited to this position. A statement addressing each of the key selection criteria . Your resume detailing your education and professional experience and two referees. Please submit your application to ****@vals.org.au using the subject line: Senior Media Advisor . To learn more about us, head to . #J-18808-Ljbffr