About this role
Media Advisor
Multicultural NSW
- Location: Parramatta NSW 2150
- Employment type: Temporary full time - 12 months with a possibility of extension
- Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 - $113,574 - 125,720 pa
(plus employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)
Shape the media narrative of NSW’s diverse communities
Your role
Want a media role that goes beyond business-as-usual?
As a Media Advisor at Multicultural NSW, you’ll help shape how NSW’s cultural, linguistic and religious diversity is represented across mainstream and multicultural media.
You’ll work in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment providing trusted media advice, managing sensitive issues, and supporting storytelling that reaches communities across the state. This role is ideal for a media professional who enjoys variety, impact, and working with purpose.
What you’ll do
In this role, you will:
- Write and deliver media releases, statements and briefings aligned to strategic priorities
- Manage media enquiries and issues, including sensitive and time-critical matters
- Build and maintain strong relationships with mainstream and multicultural media outlets
- Monitor daily media coverage and prepare media reports and insights
- Maintain a forward media calendar of story opportunities
- Provide clear, practical media advice to senior stakeholders and executives
- Support broader communications and engagement initiatives as required
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a confident media professional who can think on their feet and communicate with impact.
You’ll bring:
- Experience in media, journalism, public relations or communications
- Strong writing skills and sound judgement in issues management
- Experience dealing directly with journalists and media outlets
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and handling sensitive information
- An interest in current affairs, government and multicultural communities
- The ability to work calmly under pressure and manage competing priorities
Experience working with multicultural or community media is highly regarded but not essential.
Download the role description.
Why join Multicultural NSW
At Multicultural NSW, our work helps build inclusive, resilient and welcoming communities.
You’ll be part of a collaborative Communications Division, with opportunities to:
- Work across mainstream and multicultural media landscapes
- Build experience in a high-profile government media role
- Contribute to work that genuinely matters to communities across NSW
- Access flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities and wellbeing support
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/
Are you ready to join us?
When applying please note the following:
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role requirements
- Your current résumé (maximum 5 pages)
When preparing your CV and cover letter we are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the Focus Capabilities as outlined in the Role Description, so please consider your responses with this in mind.
Applications close 10/10/2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Need more information?
Role enquiries:
Thang Ngo | [email protected]
Recruitment adjustments or application support:
Nastassja Le Claire | [email protected] | 0460 961 902
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application
Other facts
About Department of Communities and Justice
DCJ’s purpose is to help create a safe, just, resilient and inclusive NSW in which everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential.
Collection notice
We will collect information about you when you interact with us through social media.
This may include your name and any messages, comments or photos you send us.
We will collect your information in order to respond to your queries, feedback and complaints, and to improve service delivery.
The social networking service will also handle your personal information for its own purposes.
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We will not disclose your information to any other third parties unless you have consented or the Department is required, or authorised, by law to do so.
The supply of your information through social media is voluntary.
For information about your rights to seek access to, and correction of, your personal information, please see our privacy policy at https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/statements/privacy/privacy-policy.html
Department of Communities and Justice
Locked Bag 5000, Parramatta NSW 2124
What you'll do
- The Media Advisor will write and deliver media releases, manage media inquiries, and build relationships with media outlets. They will also monitor media coverage and provide media advice to senior stakeholders.
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