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Senior Media & External Affairs Officer (Contract)

New South WalesContract2026-10-07 → 2026-10-14

Core

Strategic media and external affairs officer managing media relations, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management for a major infrastructure project.

Role type

Senior Media & External Affairs Officer (Contract)

Builds

Media narratives, stakeholder relationships, and organizational reputation for Western Sydney International (WSI) airport operations.

Domain

Infrastructure / Aviation / Government Affairs

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Media relations management, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, government affairs, content development, event coordination, reputation management, strategic communications, issue management, project management

Preferred skills

Experience in infrastructure, aviation, government, or transport; tertiary qualifications in communications or journalism

Technologies

Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day media enquiries and coordinate responses; develop media statements and briefing materials; coordinate stakeholder events and airport tours; draft communications for senior leaders; support issues management and reputation initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC