Senior Media Advisor

Senior Media Advisor

Location: Bentley, W.A

Work Type: Full Time | Permanent Opportunity

Shape the Narrative of WA’s Energy Future

Join Horizon Power as a Senior Media Advisor and play a critical role in protecting and enhancing our reputation across Western Australia. You will operate at the centre of high-profile media activity - working across government, operations, and regional teams to deliver clear, timely and strategic communications.

At Horizon Power, we’re more than an energy provider - we’re powering regional and remote communities and shaping WA’s energy future. You’ll join a collaborative and fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly influence how we communicate during key moments, from major announcements to operational events.

This is a high impact role for a professional who can navigate fast-moving environments, maintain composure under pressure, and respond with speed, sound judgement and precision.

Your role in action

• Lead corporate media planning and strategic responses aligned to organisational and government expectations, protecting and enhancing Horizon Power’s reputation.
• Manage media enquiries and deliver proactive media opportunities in partnership with the Corporate Executive and Ministerial office.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, government and key stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate and high-impact messaging.
• Support crisis communications through narrative development, media triage and coordination of inputs across operations to deliver clear, factual messaging.
• Monitor media and sentiment, anticipate reputational risks (particularly in regional communities), and partner with social media and marketing teams for unified, impactful communications.

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in Media, Communications, Journalism or Public Relations.
• Demonstrated experience navigating complex media issues, including crisis communications and reputational risk management.
• Proven ability to operate at pace, applying sound judgement and staying composed in high-pressure situations.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to emerging issues.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging senior leaders, media and government stakeholders.

Ready to Step into a High Impact Media role?

Apply now and bring your media expertise to a team that values trust, responsiveness, and impact.

Apply today.

Friday 3rd July

Please submit a cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and highlighting your experience in media strategy, stakeholder engagement, and working with government or complex stakeholder environments.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation outlining how they would develop a media strategy.

Please note: In some cases, we need to close the advertising earlier than the closing date - so don’t miss your chance!

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Across our organisation, we recognise and reward people and offer work that works with you. We're committed to equality and celebrate the diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all characteristics that make our Horizon Power team so special. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates have equal opportunity and, if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re here to support you.

If you want more amazing reasons of why Horizon Power should be your employer of choice, check our careers page to find out more. https://www.horizonpower.com.au/about-us/careers/