Public Affairs Officer

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Job Title:  Public Affairs Officer
Job Grade / Classification:  Environment Officer Class 7
Employment Type: Ongoing – Full Time (1 position available)
Location: Haymarket, Sydney
 
 
Agency overview
 The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is the State ‘s primary environmental regulator. We work to protect our community and the environment as a leader, partner and protector.
 
Our vision is for New South Wales to have a healthy environment, healthy community and healthy business. We believe healthy ecosystems are the foundation for healthy communities, a healthy economy and for enhancing Iiveability.
 
We lead in protecting our air, waterways, land and the health of the community for the future.
 
We work with communities, government and business to reduce our impact on the environment.
 
We hold people and organisations to account through licensing, monitoring, regulation and enforcement.
 
Primary purpose of the role:
Working as part of a specialist communications team, promote the EPA’s reputation through issues management, communication planning and delivery.
 
Essential requirements

• Experience in journalism/public affairs and/or communication planning.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies
• Experience in working with the media, particularly key NSW print and electronic media.
• Knowledge and appreciation of contemporary environmental and conservation issues.

To be successful in the role, ideally you will have:
A focus on stakeholder involvement in developing and implementing the communication strategies.
Demonstrable experience in the development of digital news content and a strong knowledge and experience in utilising social media channels.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in communication planning. (Relevant experience in an environmental context is helpful but not mandatory.)
Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar role
  
You must read the following documents prior to preparing your application:
 
Role Description
Application Guide
Applying for a role in the NSW Public Sector
 
Job Notes: A Recruitment Pool may be established for future ongoing and temporary roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from the EPA, OEH and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 12-month period.    
 
To Apply:  
• Click the APPLY button at the end of this advertisement
• Provide your personal information as prompted
• Attach your resume that sets out your education, work history and other facts about yourself that relate to the role (maximum of 4 pages);
• Attach a cover letter that is relevant to the role (maximum of 1 page).
• Complete all the questions in the online application. Two of the questions will require you to provide specific examples from your experience (4000-character limit per question). These questions are shown below. Do not address these in your cover letter.
 
Q1. Describe a significant communication project where you connected with a wide audience utilising traditional and social media channels.
 
Q2. Please describe in detail how you have dealt with a contentious or sensitive issue in the media - outlining the approval processes and how you interacted with Government and community stakeholders.
 
The information provided in your application needs to show how you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the role. (Refer to the role description for details about the capabilities and the associated behaviour indicators. The role description also lists the essential role requirements.)  
 
Our commitment to diversity:
 
The Environment Protection Authority values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups and those with a disability.
 
Applications Close: 11.59 pm Wednesday 1 August 2018. 
 
Should you require further information about the role please contact Eliza Newton on Ph: (02) 9995 6863 or E: [email protected]
 
Our Sydney office will be moving to Parramatta in late 2019.
 
Thank you for your interest in this position. We look forward to receiving your application.