Senior Media Adviser

• 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Mat Leave Cover

• Become a vital part of our media team

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Senior Media Adviser to play a key role in RBA’s Media function.  This is a pivotal role, where you will drive public, media and communications activities shaping the nation’s economic conversation and knowledge base.

Key responsibilities include:

• Using established networks with journalists and editors, convey the RBA’s message through media coverage, contributed articles, speeches, publications, press releases, public appearances and responses to inquiries.

• Coordinate and contribute to the continual development of strong media relations.

• Develop, coordinate and update a set of key messages for senior leaders across the RBA for media and other external engagements.   

• Scope and lead the design, delivery and measurement of multiple external media campaigns.

• Develop and deliver media and engagement plans (external) for members of the Executive Committee and Monetary Policy Board. 

To ensure your success you will possess:

• Extensive experience in a media facing role and proven ability to work effectively with journalists and editors.

• Extensive experience developing and implementing media strategies for c-suite executives and non-executive directors.

• Experience in identifying audiences and channels and driving and influencing media messaging. 

• In depth experience of designing, delivering and measuring media campaigns.

• Strong Project Management skills 

• Excellent written communications skills and media contacts

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex issues in the public arena.

• Understanding of Bank-wide (or similar organisation) and area-specific policies and processes, and demonstrated ability to monitor and guide on compliance, as well as influence others outside of own area.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Be More
Working for an organisation that truly makes a difference to the people of Australia, we can offer development and career opportunities in a collaborative environment that supports your growth, wellbeing and promotes flexibility. Your individual growth and success drives the RBA forward as an organisation. Be more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
Why RBA?
The RBA makes an important contribution to the Australian economy through the pursuit of national economic policy objectives and associated activities in financial markets and banking. We also issue Australia's banknotes and operate infrastructure critical to the payments system, all of which contribute to the welfare of the Australian people. Made up of specialists across a wide range of fields, our people, values, and culture play a critical role in achieving our objectives.

Striving to be Open & Dynamic, we consider and incorporate different perspectives, work across teams and are transparent with each other, whilst delivering quality together effectively and focusing on outcomes by prioritising, testing, learning, and refining as we go.

Our people conduct themselves with a high degree of integrity, while striving for excellence in the work they perform and the outcomes they achieve. We encourage intelligent inquiry and we treat one another with respect while promoting the public interest through our efforts. We know it is the growth and success of our people that drives the RBA forward. Come and make a bigger contribution while you build and develop your own skills too, because being more means you can do more, for yourself and for Australia.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse background, those living with a disability and from the LGBTQ+ community. We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates.

Application Close :

March 08, 2025

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