QLS has a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Senior Communications and Media Executive to join our Marketing and Communications team. The team supports QLS’s strategic goals through external communications, provides media advice and creates content that builds, influences and strengthens the brand. In this role, you’ll lead corporate communications, media strategy, messaging, and content development to engage key audiences.

In this role you will:

• Provide strategic communication advice for key audiences such as members, government, and legal organisations
• Develop and support advocacy and public awareness campaigns on key legal issues
• Lead media engagement, including writing media statements, coordinating responses, and managing media appearances
• Manage media training, monitoring, and regular updates to keep the organisation informed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media and professional contacts

Ideally you will have the following:

• 5+ years of experience in public affairs, corporate communications, media, or journalism, with legal media experience (highly desirable)
• Knowledge of the Queensland legal and/or political system and experience working with internal stakeholders and media partners
• Expertise in managing corporate communication strategies and media relations, including strategic advice and media engagement
• Strong writing, editing, and content creation skills for various audiences and channels

Why join us?

By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.

• Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
• Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
• We are committed to leading change through our people.
• We are proud to
  • hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
  • be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.
• Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.

Please note:

• that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
• this position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. 

For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Culture on employment@qls.com.au or call 07 3842 5819.