Thank you for considering the advertised vacancy:
Senior Media Advisor
Reference No: 2017/06
Closing on 11 June 2017
We appreciate your interest and, if successful, you will not only be provided a unique opportunity to join a group of like minded professionals, dedicated to improving transport safety, you will also benefit from a range of employment conditions specifically designed to support and foster our evolving culture, founded on mutual trust and respect, and working as ‘one team’.
The details pertaining to this advertised position are presented through the following sections, including how to submit your application. Should you experience any difficulties or wish to seek further clarification, please direct your enquiries to our Human Resource Manager on (02) 6274 6273 or email .
SECTION 1 – POSITION DETAILS
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Title: Senior Media Advisor
Classification: Executive Level 1 (ongoing and/or non-ongoing)
Salary: $95,862 - $105,818*
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Branch: Operational Support
Location: Canberra
Security Level: Baseline
Contact: Trish Leahey on (02) 6274 7655
Closing Date: 11 June 2017
*the advertised salary rates will increase by 2.5% on 3 August 2017
SECTION 2 – OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The Agency
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is an independent Commonwealth Government statutory Agency. The ATSB is governed by a Commission and is entirely separate from transport regulators, policy makers and service providers. The ATSB's purpose is to improve safety of, and public confidence in, aviation, marine and rail transport through:
· independent investigation of transport accidents and other safety occurrences
· safety data recording, analysis and research
· fostering safety awareness, knowledge and action.
The ATSB does not investigate for the purpose of apportioning blame or to provide a means for determining liability.
For further information about the ATSB refer to our website www.atsb.gov.au
Position Description
As the ATSB’s Senior Media Advisor, you will provide strategic and tactical advice on managing media issues and enquiries. You will develop communication plans to promote transport safety to industry and the travelling public. You will identify new opportunities to help the ATSB better engage with audiences, particularly through social media. In supporting ATSB spokespersons/representatives you will prepare speeches and presentations and facilitate broader stakeholder engagement strategies.
The ATSB is an operational agency and therefore our corporate staff are expected to exercise discretionary effort (when required) to support out-of-hours activities and operational demands.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities include:
· providing specialist advice and direction on the ATSB’s media management approach
· developing and implementing strategies to effectively manage media issues and opportunities
· delivering a daily media summary for ATSB staff
· consulting with subject matter experts to draft responses to media and public enquiries
· managing the ATSB’s social media platforms and responding when required
· managing the ATSB’s media contract and producing quarterly diagnostic reports
· writing content for the ATSB’s social media platforms, website and industry publications
· developing issues briefs, media statements and talking points for ATSB investigations, initiatives and issues
· writing media releases, fact sheets and statements to promote ATSB reports and initiatives
· working with the Communications team, executive and subject matter experts to develop strategic communication approaches to promote the ATSB’s transport safety priorities.
Required knowledge/skills/capabilities:
· at least five years’ experience working in a communications/public affairs environment and/or as a journalist
· experience managing media, including a demonstrated ability to forge proactive relationships with journalists
· superior written communication skills and proven experience writing content for a range of audiences including government, media and industry
· demonstrated skills in formulating clear and concise responses to complex media enquiries
· experience in identifying opportunities to proactively promote initiatives
· ability to effectively manage the reputation of the ATSB within the media and broader public
· proven skills in managing issues to ensure a positive outcome
· experience in using social media to engage audiences
· experience in developing and implementing strategic internal and external communication plans.
SECTION 3 – THE SELECTION PROCESS
A Selection Advisory Committee (usually consisting of a Chair and at least one other panel member) is formed to conduct the recruitment and selection process.
The Committee assesses all the applications and agrees on a selection of candidates who will progress to the next stage, generally an interview at our Canberra office. The interview usually takes approximately one hour and may involve a practical work based assessment.
Reference checks are performed on those candidates who are deemed to be in strong contention for the role as a result of the interview/assessment process. At this time the candidate will be subject to referee checks. Included in the referee checks will be an appraisal of your personal integrity for the purposes of a baseline security check. Candidates will be advised prior to referees being contacted by any panel members.
Once the panel has agreed on the candidate, a report which provides an overview of the selection process, each candidate’s assessment and the recommendation is provided to the relevant delegate for approval. Human Resources will then conduct a quality check to ensure that a merit process has been undertaken.
A verbal offer will then be made to the selected candidate, followed by a written offer.
Other suitable candidates may be placed on a merit list which will remain open for 12 months.
Candidates not selected for interview will be notified accordingly (via email). Unsuccessful candidates who were interviewed will be contacted by a member of the Committee. Feedback may also be provided at this time upon request.
SECTION 4 - SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
The ATSB does not have an online recruitment system and therefore all components of your application (in accordance with the prescribed checklist) must be forwarded to:
The Recruitment Officer
Human Resource Team
Australian Transport Safety Bureau
PO Box 967
Civic Square ACT 2608
or via email to:
Your application must include the following:
· a completed Applicant Coversheet (refer to Attachment A);
· a statement of claims demonstrating the required knowledge/skills/capabilities within the context of the key responsibilities and overall role (maximum of 3 pages in total); and
· a current Curriculum Vitae.
Should you require further assistance in terms of submitting your application, please contact our Human Resource Manager on 02 6274 6273.
SECTION 5 – GENERAL INFORMATION
Workplace diversity
The ATSB aims to ensure that fair, equitable and non-discriminatory consideration is given to applicants. If you need assistance at an interview in regard to access, an interpreter or another service, please discuss this with the contact officer prior to the interview. Hearing or speech-impaired applicants may wish to use the relay services of the Australian Communication Exchange at: www.aceinfo.net.au
Security requirements
If successful, a character check will be undertaken to ensure you are a fit person to be employed in the Australian Public Service. It is a condition of your employment that you hold an appropriate security clearance. Your letter of offer will contain security forms that are required to be completed and returned before you commence work.
General employment conditions
The ATSB’s salaries and employment conditions for non-SES employees are set under an Enterprise Agreement. This agreement is accessible through our webpage.
Recruitability
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. In accordance with the RecruitAbility scheme you may be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and provide enough information to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information see: http://www.apsc.gov.au/priorities/disability/recruitability.
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