Media and Communications Manager
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Job Summary
Media and Communications Manager
Job No.: 688013
Location: Mulgrave
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $120138 - $132610 pa HEW Level 08 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
About the Opportunity
Join Monashs University Marketing Admissions and Communications (UMAC) team as our next Media and Communications Manager. We need a hands-on leader who will shape how the University talks to the world. Youll be the key media and communications lead for Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Monash Institute for Pharmaceutical Sciences while also playing a central role in UMACs unified media and communications function that serves the whole of Monash.
This is a high-impact role: youll be part of a motivated brand-focused media and communications team that proactively sources shapes and delivers powerful content across print digital and broadcast channels. Youll manage major branding and reputation projects influence policy and quality frameworks and provide expert strategic advice to senior leaders to amplify Monashs research people and priorities.
What youll do
Lead and develop a high-performing media & communications function that delivers consistent on-brand storytelling and fast professional media responses.
Drive proactive content production identifying news and storytelling opportunities sourcing subject matter expertise and developing content for websites social video media pitches and more.
Manage major branding and reputation projects: coordinate cross-functional campaigns and high-profile initiatives that protect and elevate Monashs brand.
Provide senior media counsel be the trusted advisor to leaders offering timely evidence-based guidance on media strategy risk and reputational matters.
Cultivate strong relationships with journalists external media outlets and internal stakeholders (faculty research institutes central functions and senior executives) to maximise reach and impact.
Oversee sentiment monitoring coverage analysis and continuous improvement across media activity.
About You
Youre an experienced communications leader with a track record managing complex brand-sensitive media functions in large matrixed organisations. You bring:
Proven success in media relations and securing high-impact coverage across print digital and broadcast.
Strong operational chops: resource planning workflow management and delivery against tight deadlines.
Expertise in policy governance and media risk management.
Exceptional stakeholder skills: able to influence senior leaders negotiate with partners and build cross-team consensus.
Sharp editorial judgement and polished writing for diverse channels.
A strategic mindset with the energy to consistently deliver high-quality on-brand storytelling.
If youre ready to shape Monashs public voice champion world-class research stories and contribute to a united strategic media and communications function we want to hear from you.
About Monash University
At Monash work feels different. Theres a sense of belonging from contributing to something ground breaking a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.
At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. When you come to work you can be yourself be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95000 students four Australian campuses and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.
In our short history we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the worlds best tertiary institutions. We rank in the worlds top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Today we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply please refer to How to apply for Monash Jobs. Your application must include your latest CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability to the role.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people culturally and linguistically diverse people people with disabilitiesneurodivergent people and people of all genders sexualities and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments please contact us at in an email titled Reasonable Adjustments Request for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role as determined by the University.
Enquiries:Mike LagastesSenior Manager Media and Communications
Position Description:Media and Communications Manager
Applications Close:Sunday 11th January 2026 11:55pm AEDT
Please note: Monash University will be closed from Wednesday 24 December 2025 until Friday 2 January 2026 inclusive
Supporting a diverse workforce
Monash University recognises that its Australian campuses are located on the unceded lands of the people of the Kulin nations and pays its respects to their elders past and present.
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