At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage media enquiries and support communications for NSW courts.
- Company: Join the Department of Communities and Justice in a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, competitive pay, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace focused on diversity and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the justice system while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Background in journalism or communications; willingness to learn judicial processes.
The predicted salary is between 116981 - 129492 $ per year.
Department: Media and Corporate Communications – Parramatta NSW
Location – Parramatta (hybrid in line with DCJ’s Flexible Work Policy)
Employment type – Ongoing full-time role
Salary - $116,981.00 - $129,492.00 pa, plus superannuation and leave loading
Your role
The Courts Media Officer plays an important role in the Courts Media Unit, which manages media enquiries related to the NSW Local, District, Children’s and Coroners Court. This is an exciting opportunity for a journalism or communications professional looking to move into the justice space or to advance their career.
What you’ll do
- The Courts Media Officer provides media and issues management support for the Courts Media Unit, including managing complex court-related media enquiries, preparing media responses and briefings, and liaising with journalists, court registries, judicial staff and internal stakeholders.
- The role supports accurate, lawful and timely media engagement across the courts, applies sound judgement to sensitive and high-risk matters, and escalates issues to senior team members where required.
What we’re looking for
In addition to the essential requirements outlined in the role description, the ideal candidate will have a background in journalism or communications, and a knowledge of or willingness to learn judicial processes. You will need to work autonomously, use sound judgement under significant deadline pressure, and treat sensitive court matters with strict confidentiality.
What We Offer
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
Courts Media Officer in Parramatta employer: Department: Media and Corporate Communications
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is an exceptional employer, offering a challenging and rewarding career as a Courts Media Officer in Parramatta. With a flexible and autonomous work environment, competitive pay, and a strong focus on employee development, DCJ fosters a collaborative culture that values inclusion and diversity. Join a dedicated team making a real difference in the community while enjoying comprehensive health and wellbeing programs.
Contact Details:
Department: Media and Corporate Communications Recruitment Team
