Media and PR Adviser
Media and PR Adviser
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Job Description
- Deliver professional strategic and bestpractice communications as an experienced journalist.
- Join a small dynamic team of news professionals.
- Parttime (0.8 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $112114 $122544 p.a. (prorata) plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Brand Marketing and Recruitment (BMR) division exists for the purpose of showcasing the best of UWA ultimately enhancing reputation and driving student recruitment. The division consolidates all marketing communications and future student related activity into one team enabling efficiency and effectiveness gains for the University.
Functions delivered by the BMR division include organisational wide brand strategy and management strategic marketing planning communications activities (advertising marketing content media public relations); digital communication reputation management recruitment planning business development schools engagement contact centre operations and admissions services. The range of functions delivered are all targeted at managing the Universitys reputation and achieving its revenue goals.
The Corporate Communications team within BMR exists to deliver professional strategic and best practice communications and engagement activities for the University as the lead group for the Universitys engagement with the media staff and key internal and external stakeholders. This is facilitated through the provision of strategic advice and the effective management of a range of communication channels.
About the opportunity
- Deliver the Universitys media strategy including planning and liaison through managing media relations and providing highlevel media and issues management advice.
- Produce a range of highquality news and media products.
- Foster positive interaction with the media at local national and international levels.
About you
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent competency in journalism or closely related disciplines.
- Substantial relevant media experience in a variety of media settings (e.g. print broadcast or digital).
- Superior writing and editing skills for various kinds of communication purposes and demonstrated expertise in the preparation and production of news publications.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with media representatives external stakeholders and University staff at all levels including Executive.
- Knowledge of strategic use of social media platforms including X Facebook LinkedIn and YouTube and ability to upload and maintain these platforms.
Position description: Media & PR Adviser
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Simone Hewett at or call.
How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 22 May 2025.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
About the University
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record vibrant campus and working environments there is no better time to join Western Australias top university.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds the LGBTIQA community and people living with disability.
If you require any reasonable adjustments we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.
If you have queries relating to your application please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
