Senior Media Advisor
- Join Corporate Services, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- Clerk Grade 9/10 with a salary range of $129,464 - $142,665 per annum plus superannuation
- Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Media Advisor to join our Media & Events team.
The role primarily supports the Hospitality and Racing group, which is responsible for regulating licensed venues and casinos, supporting a vibrant and diverse hospitality industry, and overseeing the state’s racing codes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identify and deliver media opportunities to promote departmental priorities
- Provide clear, timely media advice to stakeholders and Ministerial offices
- Write and coordinate media materials such as releases and statements
- Monitor media coverage and manage emerging issues
- Build and maintain relationships with media and stakeholders
- Support media events and announcements
- Work collaboratively to deliver effective communication outcomes
For any role specific questions, please reach out to Eric Aubert, Associate Director Media H&R via
[email protected]
To learn more about the role, please
About you
You are an enthusiastic and detail-oriented media professional with demonstrated experience delivering high-quality communications projects.
You will bring:
- Proven experience crafting engaging media and communications materials across multiple channels
- Experience working with Ministers, Ministerial advisors and media outlets
- Strong understanding of government communications, including regulatory or compliance contexts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in fast-paced environments
How to apply
Your application must include a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Closing Date: 3 July 2026 [10.00AM]
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
- Create social and economic opportunities for the state
- Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
- Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
- Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
- Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
- Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
- Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
- Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
