Public Affairs Advisor

• Full time temporary role up to 31 December 2026 available in our Communications and Engagement Division.
• Lismore based role with flexible work options and hybrid arrangements available.
• Clerk Grade 7/8 Salary ($110,266 - $122,058 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for public affairs and media management? Join the NSW Reconstruction Authority as a Public Affairs Advisor and play a key role in shaping communications that enhance public understanding and trust in our work.

About the role
As a Public Affairs Advisor, you will:

• Provide media management and public affairs advice to internal stakeholders.
• Develop media strategies, policies, and materials to support government announcements and communications.
• Create engaging content for media, social media, and digital platforms.
• Support the planning and execution of public awareness and safety campaigns.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist staff in managing media interactions in alignment with Authority policies.
• Coordinate public relations campaigns, media events, and government briefings
• Analyse engagement data to improve future communication efforts.

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To learn more about the role, please click here for a copy of the role description.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in communications, media, or public affairs.
• Strong writing and content creation skills for media and digital platforms.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in managing media inquiries and stakeholder relationships.
• A strategic mindset with an analytical approach to communication initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in journalism, media, communications or public relations and other relevant media-based experience and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in media relations, journalism or public relations. 
• Strong writing skills
• After hours, on call and weekend work is required on occasion.

If excited by this opportunity, apply now!

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and help communities to recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, NGOs, businesses, and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities, and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions (including flex-time)
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

How do I apply?

1. Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the essential requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description.
2. Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.

Closing date: Wednesday 9 April 2025
Contact: Selena Adams, Manager Public Affairs via selena.adams@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

Diversity 

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Please contact talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustment to apply for this role.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.