The Communications Branch, within the Ministerial, Engagement and Communications Division provides communications advice and media support to the Department, the Repatriation Commission and the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. The Communications Branch is looking for a high-performing Senior Media Officer (APS6) to join the Media Team. The Media Team is responsible for proactive and reactive media engagement, production of media materials including media releases, supporting interview requests, media monitoring, reporting and other communications activities. We engage directly with journalists and Senior Executive staff to manage media enquiries, organise media opportunities and enhance the Department's reputation. Reporting to the Media Manager, our ideal candidate will have experience in communications and the ability to work within a fast-paced team environment to help write media products, monitor the media for issues of significance, liaise with journalists, contact business areas to gather information for media enquiries or fact checks and provide issues management support. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement, creativity and an ability to engage regularly with Senior Executive, the Minister's Offices and other government agencies and stakeholder organisations. The key duties of the position include Under the supervision of the Media Manager, draft and clear media products to support major Departmental priorities Prepare Talking Points on topical issues Pull together regular media issue reports, media summaries and executive communications Provide communication, media and issues management advice to the Media Manager and business areas Develop and maintain relationships within the Branch, with senior executive and external stakeholders Support media engagement activities including organising interviews, liaising with journalists, helping with commemorative events, and Support with media on-call duties as part of the media on-call roster.