CareerPlan

Director Media (Regional & Road Safety

Sydney, Sydney RegionFull-time2026-10-30
Hybrid

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