NEMA Multimedia Content Officer

Job Details Job Req ID [[legalEntity_obj]] - [[id]] Location [[mfield3]] Employment Type [[typeofposition]], [[typeofemployment]] Classification [[newclass]] - [[salaryfrom]] to [[salaryto]] plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata) Contact Officer [[NEMAContact]] Office Arrangements [[mfield14]] - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role. Applications close on [[rmkclosingdate]] at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted. About our opportunity This process is being used to fill [[numberOpenings]] immediate position/s. Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in [[mfield15]]. About the National Emergency Management Agency The National Emergency Management Agency's work has a real impact on the lives of Australians, particularly those living in rural and regional areas. The National Emergency Management Agency's guiding principle is “Locally led, locally understood and locally implemented” and we bring together local communities, government, non-government and key industry representatives to support disaster recovery and resilience across the country. Your work will help people who are recovering from natural disasters and prepare them for the future. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was established on 1 September 2022 as a single, accountable Commonwealth authority that delivers a whole-of-nation approach to reducing disaster risk, planning, preparing for, responding to and recovering from all hazards across the emergency management continuum. NEMA works closely with states and territories to deliver the best outcome for communities across Australia. To help communities respond and recover, while preparing Australia for future emergencies, we: Fund programs and initiatives, big and small, that help communities in times of emergency, as well as to recover and prepare, including through disaster recovery funding and the Disaster Ready Fund to help reduce the risk and impact of disasters Have officers located across Australia, working in partnership with states and territories to support disaster-affected communities to collectively build resilience, reduce risk and harm, and effectively respond to and recover from disasters Provide national leadership to share knowledge, situational awareness, and trends in disaster efforts to inform, guide and shape the national picture and decision-making at the Commonwealth, state and local Government level – including through policy development and strategy to improve risk reduction, resilience and recovery Provide round-the-clock all-hazards monitoring and operational coordination for domestic and international emergencies, including supply chain disruptions, critical infrastructure outages, biosecurity risks and widespread cyber attacks, and through supporting preparedness and response activities, including through the operationalisation of the Australian Government Crisis Management Framework. For further information on NEMA’s purpose, vision and values, please see the NEMA website. Overview of the branch and section The Multimedia Content Officer role is situated within the Employee Communications, Channels and Production Section of the National Emergency Management Agency’s (NEMA) Media, Communications and Engagement Branch. The section supports staff engagement by delivering clear, timely and accessible internal communications that connect employees with NEMA’s priorities, people, services and culture. It manages the agency’s internal communication channels and supports external communication channels through high-quality digital content, design, photography and multimedia products that promote a consistent agency voice and visual identity. More broadly, the branch provides public communication, internal and executive communication, stakeholder engagement and media advice to support ministerial and departmental priorities, policies and programs. This work helps ensure NEMA employees are informed, engaged and connected, while contributing to the branch’s broader role in delivering strategic, timely and effective communication across government, communities and the emergency management sector. About the role The Multimedia Content Officer supports the development and delivery of digital content that communicates the work of NEMA and its programs to internal and external audiences. The role contributes to video production, photography and written content to support clear, engaging and accessible communication across NEMA’s channels. Working with NEMA colleagues and external stakeholders, the role supports the creation of high-quality multimedia products that promote a consistent agency voice and visual identity. The role assists with content that helps inform, educate, build awareness and support engagement with NEMA’s priorities, programs and operations. The role requires creativity, sound judgement, technical capability and effective communication skills to support the delivery of content in a fast-paced environment. At times, staff within NEMA may be required to work outside of standard business hours, particularly during the higher risk weather season. Our ideal candidate To be successful in this role, the successful candidate will bring extensive experience in multimedia production, gained through government production studios, private enterprise creative agencies, in-house communications teams or freelance environments. They will have strong capability in creating video content and possess formal training and experience across the full video production lifecycle, including planning, filming, editing and post-production. The role requires creativity, sound technical expertise and a passion for visual storytelling, as well as the ability to develop high-quality, audience-focused content that supports organisational priorities. Experience in preparing communication briefs and ministerial products will also be highly regarded. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age people and people from other diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion and supports staff to reach their full potential. Duties and responsibilities Develop and deliver high-quality video, photography and multimedia content that communicates NEMA’s work, programs and priorities to internal and external audiences through engaging and accessible digital products Manage the end-to-end production of multimedia content, including concept development, storyboarding, pre-production planning, filming, editing, captioning, accessibility checks, post-production, publishing and file management Prepare written content to support multimedia products, including social media messaging, digital content and other communication materials Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify content opportunities and deliver coordinated communication outcomes Support the development of audience focused content that informs, educates, builds awareness and promotes engagement with NEMA’s priorities, campaigns, programs and operations Provide multimedia production advice and support to stakeholders, including preparing briefs, coordinating filming logistics and ensuring content aligns with government communication, accessibility and branding requirements Maintain multimedia equipment, digital assets and production workflows to ensure conten