Main characteristics
- Location
- Orange, New South Wales
- Company
- Department of Regional NSW
- Salary
- $101,947.00 - $112,849.00p.a. + superannuation
- Employment type
- Full time
- Category
- Marketing & Communications
Job summary
12 month temporary full time opportunity All regional NSW locations considered based on the need of the program Offering a salary range from $101,947.00 - $112,849.00p.a. + superannuationDiversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. We encourage applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes differences in culture, gender, sexual orientation, language and disability status or other attributes.
The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
About Us
The Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW) was formed in 2020 as a central agency for regional issues. The Department is responsible for building resilient regional economies and communities, strengthening primary industries, managing the use of regional land, overseeing the states mineral and mining resources and ensuring government investment in regional NSW is fair and delivers positive outcomes for local communities and businesses.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) supports the development of profitable primary industries that create a more prosperous NSW and contributes to a better environment through the sustainable use of natural resources.
Within NSW DPI, the Biosecurity & Food Safety division is responsible for effective management and risk minimisation of biosecurity threats to NSW as well as the through-chain regulation of food safety. It delivers a risk-based approach to policy and compliance and provides regional engagement and coordination in response to emergency incidents impacting primary industries and the food sector.
About the role
Support the Public Information function in the planning, development and implementation of strategic communications. You will be responsible for liaising with the media, including issuing media releases, liaising and coordinating with media outlets, developing key messages and other communication material for release to the media and general public, support key staff in communications and media activities and assist with management of response social media plans including social communications development and social monitoring. In this role your key accountabilities will be: Support the development and implementation of communication strategies under the guidance of the Public Information Officer to position the plant biosecurity response positively with its audiences and support the management of complex issues that impact the response Assist with communications advice to ensure consistency of key messages delivered in a way that is relevant to the situation and audience Provide advice and guidance to staff about communication tools, including appropriate usage and appropriate innovation Act as the primary contact point for the media enquiries Coordinate the preparation of materials for release to the media and other related media coordination activities Act as spokesperson if other officers are unavailable, responding to requests for information. Monitor (social) media for reporting accuracy and address issues based on policies, frameworks, and guidelines of Biosecurity Food Safety.
Essential Requirements Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated experience in an appropriate discipline including media, public relations, emergency management (particularly public information), industry development or community engagement/development. Current NSW Driver License
Apply now:
All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.
If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Joanne Cuming at [email protected] . View role description.
Applications close Thursday 17 November 2022, 11:55pm
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
Why work for Department of Regional NSW (DRNSW)?
Exciting career pathways and opportunities
We offer vibrant and exciting career paths for people from a wide range of backgrounds and skills. Once you join the NSW Government, youll be supported to develop your skills and expertise through ongoing training, and opportunities to move easily from role to role, and agency to agency across the entire NSW Government.
Wellbeing
Providing a safe, supportive, ethical, diverse and inclusive workplace for our people is one of our priorities. We run a variety of programs and provide a range of supporting resources to ensure the wellbeing of all our people.
Our people
Join DRNSW and youll be joining a team of more than 4,000 passionate people spread across a diverse range of disciplines and functions including - public works, land services, fisheries, agriculture and biosecurity. If youre motivated and passionate about making a difference to the people of Regional NSW we invite you to become part of our story.
Inclusion and Flexible Working
We strive to reflect the community we serve and encourage our people to explore new ways of working across Regional NSW. We are open to arrangements that help individuals balance their work and life commitments. We embrace difference and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
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