Job Description

Media Advisor

• Location – Parramatta (hybrid)
• Employment type – Ongoing full-time, 35 hours per week
• Grade – Clerk Grade 7/8
• Salary – $116,981 pa - $129,492 pa plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Help shape and protect the reputation of Multicultural NSW through strategic media engagement and compelling storytelling. As a Media Advisor, you will develop high-quality media content, provide trusted advice on media matters, respond to emerging issues, and showcase initiatives that make a meaningful difference to culturally diverse communities across NSW.

What you’ll do

Drive proactive and responsive media activities that support the agency's priorities.

• Develop media releases, statements, briefing materials and other media content
• Monitor daily news, identify emerging issues and provide timely media advice
• Respond to media enquiries and prepare media reports and updates
• Identify and promote positive media opportunities across mainstream and multicultural media
• Maintain a forward media calendar and support media planning activities
• Build strong relationships with journalists, media outlets, stakeholders and the Minister's Office
• Contribute to effective issues management and reputation protection initiatives

What we’re looking for

We're seeking a media and communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.

• Experience in media, journalism, public relations or a related communications field
• Strong media engagement, writing and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop accurate, timely and engaging media content
• Confidence managing sensitive issues and providing sound communications advice
• Strong understanding of the contemporary media landscape and current affairs
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships
• Knowledge of government, parliamentary processes and multicultural communities is highly regarded

Why join us?

Join a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to building a more inclusive and connected NSW. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful initiatives, engage with diverse communities and contribute to communications that have a real impact across the state.

Download the role description.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on https://multicultural.nsw.gov.au/

We do work that really matters

At Multicultural NSW you’ll be helping connect and unite people to develop resilient and welcoming communities. You’ll be supporting NSW to be the most successful multicultural society in the world.

Our work matters. We offer a range of rewarding career opportunities that allow us to promote cultural and religious diversity and social harmony.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for Multicultural NSW, please contact the hiring manager Caterina Polistina via email at caterina.polistina@multicultural.nsw.gov.au

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via email at poppy.sgro@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

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.

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