Senior Media and Public Affairs Advisor

Position Number:0058539
Location: Parkville
Role type: Fulltime;Continuing
Department:Advancement Communications and Marketing
Salary:UoM 8 $119742 $129607 p.a. plus 17 super

• Shape institutional reputation / Engage with diverse stakeholders / Influence global academic narrative
• Apply now to lead strategic communications and protect the Universitys reputation on a global stage
• Investing in you benefits package including salary packaging health and wellbeing programs discounted services and professional development opportunities.

In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2 the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to FixedTerm or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective all continuing vacancieswill be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered ahead of external recruitment.

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Your next career opportunity
As a Senior Media and Public Affairs Advisor youll play a crucial role in enhancing and protecting the University of Melbournes reputation. Youll develop and execute external communications strategies manage sensitive issues and foster relationships with key media partners both domestically and internationally. This role offers you the opportunity to shape the narrative of a leading academic institution working on highimpact projects that advance the Universitys strategic priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and Execute Media Strategies: Create and implement proactive and reactive media plans to promote the Universitys strategic priorities and manage reputational risks.
• Provide Expert Communication Counsel: Offer specialist media relations advice to stakeholders across the University from crisis communications to opportunity maximisation.
• Build and Maintain Key Relationships: Foster connections with journalists media outlets and industry partners in Australia and strategic international markets.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with the Strategic Communications team to align messaging mitigate risks and leverage opportunities across multiple channels.

You may be a great fit if:

You are an experienced media professional with a strategic mindset excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships in a fastpaced highprofile environment.

You may also:

• Have a tertiary qualification in communications journalism or a related field with postgraduate studies preferred.
• Possess 57 years of media and communications experience including crisis management.
• Demonstrate strong writing skills for various media formats and audiences.
• Excel in building relationships with diverse stakeholders both internal and external.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment able to make complex decisions with highlevel expertise and judgement.
• Have experience in delivering strategic activities within large complex organisations.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and wellbeing
• Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your worklife balance
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
• Health and wellbeing services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check outour benefitspage!

Your new team Advancement Communications and Marketing
The VicePresident (Advancement Communications and Marketing) leads the Advancement Communications and Marketing team. Advancement works with colleagues across the University and its affiliates to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni friends and benefactors. Communications and Marketing formulates and leads strategies in support of the University of Melbournes overarching strategic planAdvancing Melbourne.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a childsafe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability age being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrierfree and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements please feel free to contact Kim Groizardor send an email titled Reasonable Adjustments to . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians with unprecedented investment to attract nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information including ourIndigenous strategy please visit you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at .

Working at the University what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesnt have a valid Working with Children Check they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Advertised: 10 Apr 2025 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Apr 2025 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time