Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Main Achievements
References
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Hayley Morris

Hayley Morris

Potts Point,NSW

Summary

With my experience in media and politics, I believe I possess the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in media roles within the CT Group. I am adept at navigating the media landscape, crafting effective messaging and managing public perception. My experience working in a high-pressure political environment has honed my ability to focus on priorities, adapt quickly, and deliver results under tight deadlines. I bring a deep understanding of strategic communication, crisis management, and stakeholder engagement, which I believe are all skills transferable to other industries.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Media Adviser

Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Peter Dutton MP
11.2023 - 05.2025
  • Managed, produced and supervised day to day media
  • Developed media responses, media releases and op-eds
  • Co-ordinated press conferences and announcements with the press gallery and regional media outlets
  • Provided strategic communications and media advice/plans to the Opposition Leader
  • Liaised with key stakeholders and journalists on behalf of the Opposition Leader
  • Monitored and analysed relevant channels and outlets
  • Recommended tactical implementation and timing of media and communications activities
  • Travelled with the Opposition Leader around Australia

Assistant Media Adviser

Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Peter Dutton MP
06.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managed, produced and supervised day to day media
  • Developed media responses, media releases and op-eds
  • Co-ordinated press conferences and announcements with the press gallery and regional media outlets
  • Provided strategic communications and media advice/plans to the Opposition Leader
  • Liaised with key stakeholders and journalists on behalf of the Opposition Leader
  • Monitored and analysed relevant channels and outlets
  • Recommended tactical implementation and timing of media and communications activities
  • Travelled with the Opposition Leader around Australia

Assistant Media Adviser

Minister for the NDIS & Government Services
04.2021 - 05.2022
  • Managed, produced and supervised day to day media while also leading the process of strategic media planning/execution
  • Developed media responses, media releases and speeches
  • Developed content for use in social media
  • Provided strategic communications and media advice/plans to the Minister
  • Liaised with senior departmental officials for media and policy responses
  • Liaised with key stakeholders and journalists on behalf of the Minister
  • Monitored and analysed relevant channels and outlets
  • Recommended tactical implementation and timing of media and communications activities
  • Co-ordinated Ministerial office announcements

Electorate Officer (Media)

Senator Jim Molan AO DSC
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Liaised with Ministerial offices, Government departments and other organisations on behalf of the Senator
  • Created communication strategies and plans
  • Built and maintained relationships with key local and national media journalists and producers
  • Ran, maintained, and created engaging content for all social media accounts: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram
  • Developed the #AnzacAtHome campaign, which was subsequently picked up as a national campaign
  • Created media releases and briefs
  • Created assets such as newsletters, brochures, and e-communications
  • Website maintenance and updates
  • Liaised with local media for announcements and electorate events
  • Represented the Senator to resolve constituent enquiries/concerns and drafted written correspondence
  • Prepared media statements and articles on local issues

Personal Assistant/Communications Officer

The Property Stylists
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Ran and maintained all social media accounts: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram
  • Created the fortnightly e-newsletter for clients and maintained the website
  • Prepared quotations
  • Managed accounts and invoices
  • Arranged meetings with clients

Media

Coalition Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ)
01.2022
  • Managed the media inbox liaising with journalists, Ministerial offices and back bench offices
  • Was the first point of call for all Ministerial offices and journalists
  • Coordinated media with the policy team, working closely with Rachael Thompson
  • Drafted and edited media responses, media releases and op-eds

Education

Bachelor’s degree - Business (Marketing)

Year 12 -

Canberra Girls’ Grammar School

Skills

  • Media relations
  • Strategic communications
  • Crisis management
  • Content creation
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Campaign planning and development
  • Press conference coordination
  • Media monitoring
  • Public relations
  • Press release writing
  • Organisational skills
  • Media strategy development

Main Achievements

  • Achieved a Dean's Excellence Award for Academic Achievement in 2020
  • Received a 6.25 GPA / 80.31 Weighted Average Mark at University
  • Selected to study abroad with ANU in England at the University of East Anglia and awarded a $3000 grant
  • 4 x Australian records and Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the Australian Swimming Championships
  • 2 x Gold and Silver medals at the School Sport Australia Swimming Championships

References

Names and contact details available upon request

Timeline

Media Adviser

Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Peter Dutton MP
11.2023 - 05.2025

Assistant Media Adviser

Leader of the Opposition, the Hon Peter Dutton MP
06.2022 - 11.2023

Media

Coalition Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ)
01.2022

Assistant Media Adviser

Minister for the NDIS & Government Services
04.2021 - 05.2022

Electorate Officer (Media)

Senator Jim Molan AO DSC
01.2020 - 04.2021

Personal Assistant/Communications Officer

The Property Stylists
01.2017 - 01.2020

Bachelor’s degree - Business (Marketing)

Year 12 -

Canberra Girls’ Grammar School

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