Media Liaison Officer

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

• Temporary Full-Time opportunity until 4th May 2026
• Located in the Riverina region, the role offers flexible working arrangements with the expectation of attendance in a Department office of at least 50% of working hours
• Competitive salary from $110,266 to $122,058 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading

About the role

As the Media Liaison Officer, you will play a key role in managing the department’s strategic engagement with the media, by developing effective media strategies, coordinating timely responses to media enquiries and preparing holding statements during critical incidents. The role will also include:

• Fostering strong working relationships with journalists and media outlets.
• Monitoring and managing media risk and providing timely advice and support to mitigate issues.
• Providing media support to internal stakeholders including drafting talking points, holding statements and providing media coaching.

For further information please click here to view the role description

About you

You bring solid experience in media, journalism or public relations with proven ability to collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful news media strategies.  

You will also demonstrate:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of media content.

Key Knowledge and experience

• Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department’s Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Essential requirements of the role

• Hold or willing to obtain a Working with Children Check for paid employment.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline or demonstrated relevant equivalent professional experience and training.
• Willingness and ability to work a work schedule that requires out of hours work, and during holiday periods.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• 35 hour working week
• Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
• Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
• Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role and including answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below:

Targeted Question 1

Please describe your experience working in media and provide examples of the types of media strategies or responses you have developed or managed.

Targeted Question 2

This role operates in a fast-paced, complex environment where timely responses are critical. Please provide an example of your management of a time-sensitive media situation. What steps did you take and what was the outcome?

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education, click here for instructions on how to submit your application.

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd July 2025 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Sven Wright at sven.wright@det.nsw.edu.au  and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Jenny Nguyen at jenny.nguyen199@det.nsw.edu.au

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.