Media and Communications Adviser

Media and Communications Adviser

Job No.: 690049

Location: Mulgrave

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Continuing appointment

Remuneration: $106789 $117128 pa HEW 07 (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

The Opportunity

Join Monash University as our next Media and Communications Adviser and play a leading role in shaping and amplifying the Universitys global narrative.

This is a unique opportunity to position one of the worlds leading universities at the forefront of media and public conversation. Working within the University Marketing Admissions and Communications Division you will implement corporate communications strategies that bring the Universitys story to life aligned with Focus Monash and its research priorities.

As a trusted advisor you will provide clear and timely guidance to senior stakeholders in a fast paced environment. You will lead proactive and reactive media engagement manage enquiries and strengthen relationships with key media and internal partners to maximise impact.

In this role you will:

• Deliver integrated media and communications activity across channels

• Promote the Universitys achievements through strategic media engagement and content development

• Support divisional and University wide communications priorities

• Use research and sentiment analysis to inform decisions

• Uphold brand risk and compliance standards

• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and stakeholders

• Drive continuous improvement across media operations

This position is ideal for a dynamic communications professional with demonstrated expertise in media liaison and public relations management exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to provide strategic advice at the highest levels. You will thrive in a collaborative environment balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution and delivering results to tight deadlines.

If you are motivated by purpose driven by impact and ready to contribute to a globally recognised institutions reputation and influence this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

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 value difference and diversity and welcome and celebrate everyones contributions lived experience and expertise. Thats 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.

Learn more about Monash.

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 application must include your latest CV and a Cover Letter (max 2 pages) addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

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:Toni BrientMedia and Communications Manager

Position Description: Media and Communications Adviser

Applications Close:Sunday 1st March 2026 11:55pm AEDT

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