Public Relations

Why join the Army Reserve?

If you're looking for a new challenge, the Army Reserve could be for you. You'll enjoy the satisfaction of giving something back to Australia, while benefitting from:

•           tax-free daily pay

•           free healthcare and accommodation when serving

•           a flexible commitment

•           rewarding work that builds on your day job

•           management and leadership training

•           a supportive team environment

•           friendships that last a lifetime

All that plus exciting opportunities supporting Army domestic activities, including exercises and operations, with potential deployments overseas in support of Australian and coalition personnel.

Your part-time role

As one of Australia's largest employers, the Army has a significant public profile that requires careful management.

Applying your journalistic, PR or corporate affairs experience to this task will complement your day-to-day career and give you exciting opportunities to travel within Australia and potentially overseas.

You'll be a member of a small, dynamic team that's critical to the public perception of the Army. Some of the activities you'll be responsible for include:

•           developing strategies that effectively communicate Army activities to the media,

•           providing Army commanders with public affairs and issues management advice,

•           preparing press releases and liaising with the media

•           fulfilling escort and support duties,

•           conducting media awareness training, and

•           gathering and managing Army PR product such as video and imagery.

A part-time PR role with a difference, this job will take you to some amazing places while giving you the opportunity to acquire new skills in exciting environments.

So do you believe you have the qualities to become a Public Relations Officer in the Army Reserve? Then apply now.

Commitment

•           Specialist Service Officer Course (26 days and 16 days at separate times)

•           Serve between 20 and 100 days each year (at least 50 days preferred)

•           Fit service around your existing work and family commitments

The Army provides special resources to help you approach your employer about your ambition to serve as a Reservist.

Location

•           Training in Canberra, ACT

•           Posting to an Army unit close to where you live

Pay

•           Fully-paid leadership training

•           Once trained, starting package $189.98  per day tax free

•           Pay increases with rank and experience

Entry Requirements

•           Australian Citizen   

•           An appropriate tertiary qualification

•           At least four years of work experience in public relations, journalism, marketing or corporate communications.

Medical and fitness guidelines also apply.

How to Apply

Click on the APPLY FOR THIS JOB button to submit your application. For more information view the full position description here:

Army Reserve Public Relations position description

For more information, please email: avorel@dfr.com.au