Director Media (Regional & Road Safety
Core
Lead a media portfolio covering regional NSW, road safety, major infrastructure, and policy for Transport for NSW, setting strategic direction and managing high-profile issues.
Role type
Senior Service Executive (1A) Director of Media
Builds
Strategic media agenda and reputation management for Transport for NSW
Domain
Government communications, public relations, road safety, infrastructure
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic media leadership, political awareness, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, reputation management
Preferred skills
Government media experience, tertiary qualifications in media/communications/PR, extensive senior industry experience
Responsibilities
Set strategic direction for media approach, lead proactive media agenda, monitor public debate and provide strategic advice, advise transport executives, build relationships with Ministers' offices, engage with journalists and media, lead a team of media professionals