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Media Adviser (Electorate Officer B) David Farley, MP – Member for Farrer
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Job Description
The office of David Farley, MP is seeking applications for a full-time ongoing Media Adviser (Electorate Officer B), based in the Electorate of Farrer in either Albury or Griffith, NSW.
Position Overview
This position will support the Member with public communications, media engagement and social media platforms strategy, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent and aligned with policy priorities, while building strong relationships with media stakeholders and enhancing and protecting the Member’s public reputation. The position will also provide additional support and advice to the Member on parliamentary matters. The role will involve frequent travel within the electorate and interstate as required – predominantly to Canberra – to assist the Member in carrying out parliamentary and electorate duties.
The Member is seeking an enthusiastic person with demonstrated experience in media, journalism, communications or political advisory roles, who works well under pressure, to join the team as a Media Adviser.
Work alongside David Farley, a respected agriculturist and international agribusiness leader committed to strengthening regional Australia, protecting Australian sovereignty and delivering real outcomes for families, farmers, and local industry. Join a team focused on practical solutions for agriculture, water security, cost of living, healthcare, and the future of the Farrer electorate.
The key duties of the position include but are not limited to:
Draft and issue media releases and statements, speeches and other documents, ensuring consistent messaging across all channels.
As primary liaison manage day to day media interactions, developing and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors and producers.
Monitor media and emerging issues to provide rapid advice and manage sensitive communications.
Develop and implement media and communications strategies, identifying opportunities to promote the policy agenda in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Develop and implement a social media strategy, develop digital content and manage social media platforms.
Monitor parliamentary business, ensuring the Member has access to briefings and speaking notes on contemporary issues.
Irregular work hours, particularly during parliamentary sitting weeks.
The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications, and experience:
Position Overview
This position will support the Member with public communications, media engagement and social media platforms strategy, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent and aligned with policy priorities, while building strong relationships with media stakeholders and enhancing and protecting the Member’s public reputation. The position will also provide additional support and advice to the Member on parliamentary matters. The role will involve frequent travel within the electorate and interstate as required – predominantly to Canberra – to assist the Member in carrying out parliamentary and electorate duties.
The Member is seeking an enthusiastic person with demonstrated experience in media, journalism, communications or political advisory roles, who works well under pressure, to join the team as a Media Adviser.
Work alongside David Farley, a respected agriculturist and international agribusiness leader committed to strengthening regional Australia, protecting Australian sovereignty and delivering real outcomes for families, farmers, and local industry. Join a team focused on practical solutions for agriculture, water security, cost of living, healthcare, and the future of the Farrer electorate.
The key duties of the position include but are not limited to:
Draft and issue media releases and statements, speeches and other documents, ensuring consistent messaging across all channels.
As primary liaison manage day to day media interactions, developing and maintaining relationships with journalists, editors and producers.
Monitor media and emerging issues to provide rapid advice and manage sensitive communications.
Develop and implement media and communications strategies, identifying opportunities to promote the policy agenda in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Develop and implement a social media strategy, develop digital content and manage social media platforms.
Monitor parliamentary business, ensuring the Member has access to briefings and speaking notes on contemporary issues.
Irregular work hours, particularly during parliamentary sitting weeks.
The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications, and experience:
