Ongoing or non-ongoing opportunity
- $80,988 - $89,133 plus 15.4% superannuation
**Who are we**:
With the enactment of the Water Act 2007 (Cth), the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.
For the first time in the Basin's history, one Basin-wide institution is responsible for planning the Basin's water resources, with all planning decisions made in the interest of the Basin as a whole.
Our most important work is to:
- prepare, implement and review an integrated plan for the sustainable use of the Basin's water resources
- operate the River Murray system and efficiently deliver water to users on behalf of partner governments
- measure, monitor and record the quality and quantity of the Basin's water resources
- supporting, encourage and conduct research and investigations about the Basin's water resources and dependent ecosystems
- advise the Australian Government Minister responsible for water on the accreditation of state water resource plans
- provide water rights information to facilitate water trading across the Basin
- engage and educate the Australian community about the Basin's water resources.
**Who are we looking for**:
The Media Officer will:
- Manage the contract with our media monitoring provider, include preparing daily media clips, and identifying emerging issues for the agency
- Monitor stakeholder social media activity, collate social media reports, and identify emerging related issues
- Prepare high quality media and communications content, including media releases, news articles, social media content and talking points in line with agency communication strategies and plans
- Support the implementation of the MDBA's new social media strategy
- Support media and general capability issues management and planning
- Provide team administrative support, including contract management, record-keeping and responding to stakeholder information needs
**Our benefits**:
Relocation packages are available, and we are committed to a flexible and inclusive workplace that will suit you and your individual needs. Joining us means you will contribute your expertise as part of an agile working environment that offers an attractive salary package, including up to 15.4% superannuation. You will also be eligible to receive a wide range of employee benefits, support for flexible working arrangements and have excellent working conditions. We support the professional development of our people, and the chance to try new things across our variety of capabilities and work locations.
**Tell me more**:
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