Applications are invited for a vacancy in the office of Senator Christine Milne, Australian Greens Senator for Tasmania.

The key responsibility of this position is to raise the profile of Senator Milne in the Tasmanian media in conjunction with the Canberra based media team.

Based in Hobart, duties include: preparing material for local media releases, press conferences and speeches; developing supportive relations with relevant journalists and Tasmanian media monitoring; organising local press conferences; assisting the Communications and Campaigns officers in developing local campaign stories; maintaining accurate Tasmanian media lists; and preparing a newsletter including co-ordination of printing and distribution.

Selection criteria:

• Experience in media relations, either as a journalist, media advisor, or public relations specialist;
• Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills;
• Well developed office IT skills including web based media;
• Ability to work as part of a team, under time constraints and strict deadlines, with a minimum of supervision; 
• Ability to handle sensitive issues discreetly; 
• Experience in graphic design, video production, audio production, website production, and/or website design is highly regarded;
• Understanding of Australian politics and knowledge of Australian Greens policies.

This is a 0.6 FTE position with a commencing salary of $46,320 pro rata, as well as generous employer-funded superannuation. Conditions of employment are governed by the Commonwealth Members of Parliament Staff Collective Agreement 2006-2009. A probationary period of 3 months will apply. Reasonable relocation expenses for a successful interstate applicant may be met. Travel within the electorate and to Canberra may be required.

Written applications addressing the above selection criteria, as well as the names of two referees, should be forwarded to:

Senator Christine Milne
GPO Box 896
HOBART TAS 7001

For further information please contact wendy.mcleod@aph.gov.au Applications close at 5.00 pm. on Friday October 17th 2008.