Manage media for Australia’s largest generator of renewable energy. Permanent, full-time position

• Work on complex issues and support large-scale infrastructure projects
• Operate in an engaged and supportive team
• Contribute to a renewable energy future for Australia

Salary range $109,612 – $127,070 plus super

At Hydro Tasmania, we’re leaders in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower. We really care about making a difference for the better, but it’s a big job and we can’t do it alone. Which is right where you come in.

Hydro Tasmania supports applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible, and equitable workplace.

About You:

Your excellent writing skills and in-depth knowledge of the media are key to success in this role. Your experience will also include:

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to build relationships and capitalise on media opportunities
• Passion, ideas and energy for the industry and role
• Journalism/producing

About the role:

As a Media and Communications Advisor, you will manage Hydro Tasmania’s brand and reputation in the media and other communication channels. Applying your deep understanding of the modern media landscape, you will manage reactive enquiries and develop a forward plan of proactive opportunities. Working closely with the Marketing team, you’ll also help create engaging content for our digital channels. You will bring passion and energy to the team and ideally have existing relationships with journalists and other relevant stakeholders. In this fast-paced role, you will have the opportunity to work on big, complex issues that matter to Tasmanians, and to Australians as the country transitions to renewable energy.

This role is a permanent, full time position. Further information can be found in the attached Position Description: PD-PE-Media and Communications Advisor HT4_June 2023 (3).pdf

What you’ll get back

We offer truly flexible work that suits you, a competitive remuneration package, and the opportunity to play a role in Australia’s renewable energy transformation while enjoying the lifestyle Tasmania has to offer.

If you want to make a difference for better

To apply, we request you attach your resume to your application. You are also welcome to include a brief cover letter however it is not required to be considered. This advert will close 9am Monday 13 May 2024. We do run agile recruitment processes and often engage with suitable candidates as soon as we have reviewed their applications.

Recruitment agencies: we respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.