Senior Media Officer

Identified position

This position is an ‘Identified’ position which signifies that the role has a strong involvement in issues relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The successful applicant must have an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and an ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.

Who we are

Australia’s natural and cultural heritage is unique. Our land and seascapes are distinctive, home to plants and animals found nowhere else in the world, and to some of the oldest living cultures on earth. These environments and cultures are an essential part of our national identity, and visitors travel from across the country and the world to experience them. The Director of National Parks (the Director) is responsible for six national parks, the Australian National Botanic Gardens, 58 Australian Marine Parks and the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Marine Reserve established under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. Parks Australia is the federal park agency that supports the Director, and they are a division of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (the Department). We work to showcase these natural and cultural wonders to the world, demonstrating to all why these places are so special, and inspiring communities to become more invested in their care and future.

Booderee National Park, with its coastal habitats is one of three national parks, leased by their Aboriginal owners to the Director of National Parks, and jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia. In addition to ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage, this branch also looks after Parks Australia’s corporate services from the office in Canberra including, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Customer Experience and Destination Planning. Beyond the spinifex sand plains of arid central Australia lies Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, one of three national parks leased by their Aboriginal owners to the Director of National Parks, and jointly managed by Traditional Owners and Parks Australia. Parks Australia assists with ongoing management of the park’s natural and cultural heritage. This branch also manages a rich and fascinating range of island ecosystems and habitats, including oceanic Pulu Keeling, Norfolk and Christmas Island National Parks.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is World Heritage listed and people come from all over the world to marvel at its geological wonders, cultural significance and natural beauty.

For more information about us please visit our website.

The job

Under limited supervision and at the direction of the Visitor and Tourism Services Team Leader;

• Manage the end-to-end administration of the park’s permit system for Commercial Image Capture, Commercial Use, and Commercial Sound Recording, including processing applications and maintaining accurate records.
• Oversee and supervise all media activities within the park, ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, including the EPBC Regulations, and established media protocols in line with Anangu culture.
• Support the coordination and delivery of major events and VIP visits, including briefing and supervising media crews, photographers, and artists to ensure compliance with park media guidelines.
• Monitor and manage the media inbox, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional responses to enquiries.
• Liaise with Parks Australia Media Office and internal/external stakeholders on complex or high-profile media matters, including large-scale productions, proposals, and social media communications to deliver high-value media opportunities that promote the park.
• Assist in the development, production, and distribution of media information and resources for visiting media personnel.
• As an effective member of the team, mentor and support staff in a cross-cultural environment and provide supervision to Media Officer/s.
• Provide advice and secretariat support as required to meetings of the Board of Management’s Media Working Group and Joint Management Partnership Team for matters relating to media.
• Share the Traditional Owner’s vision for the future of the park and facilitate the exchange of knowledge, experience and skills between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff and public and work with Indigenous staff and stakeholders that speak Pitjantjatjara and/or Yankunytjatjara as a first language.

Mandatory qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Media or journalism are desirable but not essential

Additional requirements

• hold a current Apply First Aid Certificate or have the ability to obtain this qualification,
• hold and maintain a current manual driver’s licence and ability to drive a 4WD vehicle,
• hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence,
• note that relocation assistance is subject to negotiation,
• note that you may be required to perform occasional out-of-hours and weekend work,
• note that you will be required to complete specific training (including refresher training) related to the role including remote area training, defensive driving, first aid and CPR courses,
• the ability to obtain and maintain a working with children and vulnerable people check,
• wear an official uniform supplied by the department, including during field operations (as applicable), in accordance with the department’s uniform policy,
• wear appropriate protective personal equipment and clothing to comply with departmental Work Health & Safety policies and procedures