Premier’s Department
Senior Media Advisor
You. At the centre of big ideas.
Deliver high-profile communications that reach communities across NSW
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Bring your strong media relations and strategic communications expertise
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Full-time ongoing, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunity based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.
Help shape the public conversation around Government priorities through strategic media advice, stakeholder engagement and high-profile communications.
About the Role
This is an ongoing opportunity to join a high-performing media team at the heart of government.
As a Senior Media Advisor, you'll provide strategic media advice and deliver communications that help inform and engage the people of NSW. You'll work closely with stakeholders across government to identify opportunities, manage emerging issues, develop media materials and support major announcements, campaigns and events.
No two days are the same. From responding to breaking issues and coordinating media activities to supporting whole-of-government initiatives, you'll play a key role in delivering communications that make a real impact for the people of NSW.
You will join the Media team within the Community and Engagement Branch, part of the Delivery and Engagement Group. Working closely with Ministerial Offices, the Premier's Office and government agencies, you'll help deliver communications that connect government priorities with the community.
To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
Media and Communications: Experience developing and delivering media and communications strategies, preparing media materials, and providing advice in a fast-paced environment
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Qualifications and Communication Skills: Relevant qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field, or equivalent experience, combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Media Relations: Strong experience working with journalists and media outlets, responding to media enquiries and identifying opportunities to promote key messages
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Issues Management: Sound judgement and experience identifying emerging issues, managing competing priorities and providing advice in high-pressure or sensitive situations
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Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively with Ministers' offices, senior executives, government agencies and other stakeholders.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us?
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Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
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Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
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Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
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Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
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Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
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A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Thursday, 20 August 2026 (9:59 AM)
Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $ 146,94 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Emma Schiller, Director Media and Communications on
[email protected]
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at
[email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
