ABOUT THE ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION
The Road Safety Commission exists to make every journey safe for all Western Australians. We unite the system, bringing together government, industry and communities to act as one. We change behaviour with insight, using evidence and data to help change people’s attitudes and behaviours and are powered by the community for the community.
Road Safety Commission: Make every journey safe.
Read more about our Driving Change, Strategy and Action Plans.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As an inclusive and strategic-thinking leader, you will actively contribute to supporting Road Safety Commission to keep our community safe. You will directly see the benefits of your service delivery in support of road safety initiatives across the State.
Our values of Collaboration – Trust – Integrity - Professionalism underpin all we do. These values guide the way we conduct our work, how we engage with others and deliver services to our customers.
THE ROLE
The Principal Media Advisor plays a pivotal role in providing strategic advice on media and public relations to the Road Safety Commissioner and the Office of Minister for Road Safety. This role shapes messaging and evaluates risks in communicating clear, accurate, and effective road safety information across traditional and digital media channels.
The successful applicant will lead a small team in responding to media enquiries and delivering proactive media opportunities through positive relationships with media and community stakeholders to directly influence the positive reputation and perceptions of the Road Safety Commission.
WHAT WE OFFER
In return for your skills and commitment we offer an excellent range of benefits.
Pay and Leave
- Employer contribution of 12% superannuation in addition to your salary.
- 20 days of annual leave (pro rata for part time).
- Annual leave loading payment in December of each year.
- 13 weeks (pro rata) paid long service leave for every seven years of consecutive service.
- 15 days personal leave each year (pro rata for part time).
- 3 days public service holiday.
- 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Flexible work options
- A range of flexible work options including working from home and purchase of additional annual leave.
Health and well-being
- Social Club activities.
- Free flu vaccinations annually.
- Subsidies for eyesight testing and glasses.
- Access to free Chaplaincy and Psychological services.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit:
- A comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV), including contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on your ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
- A statement addressing your skills against the following work related requirements, providing examples to support your claims, in no more than 2 pages:
A. Experience in media and public relations - Understanding media needs and methods and responding effectively within a dynamic organisation. Developing and implementing positive and innovative media and stakeholder relations strategies and presenting this in a form suitable for that medium.
B. Communication and stakeholder engagement skills - Applying a strategic approach to communication activities to enhance relations between the Commission, the public, media and other key stakeholders to bring awareness and influence change.
3. The attached Integrity Consent Form (Not required for current WA Police Force employees)
Candidates must also read the attached contextual information (Supplementary Information – Principal Media Advisor) regarding conditions of employment including security clearance, integrity checking requirements and the WA Police Force Drug and Alcohol policy.
Note: Interviews are anticipated to held week commencing 4 May 2026.
During the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. If you have any access or communication needs to allow you to better participate in this process, please contact our Police Staff Selection and Deployment Manager Matt Davis on telephone (08) 6229 5723 or via email at matt.davis@police.wa.gov.au
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement.
Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
Please contact Danielle Purdye, Strategic Project Officer on 0460 003 434.
EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
