APS6 Specialist, Media Officer

About the opportunity 

The Specialist, Media Officer provides media and communications support to the media unit, who aim to position AUSTRAC as effective, trustworthy and accountable. The Specialist works closely with AUSTRAC’s media managers and other communications teams to develop and implement media and communication strategies that meet the goals and strategic objectives of the agency. The media unit is responsible for monitoring media and following issues relevant to AUSTRAC as well as developing media material, drafting speeches, website news articles, and talking points. The Specialist is part of a team that helps build AUSTRAC’s authorising environment, educating and informing the public and its stakeholders about AUSTRAC’s role and activities.

This role requires a media practitioner who can understand and shape complex information into clear and relevant content for audiences across the media landscape. The role requires someone familiar with media production processes and media deadlines, who copes well under the pressure...