Senior Communications Adviser
Job No.: 691750
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment
Remuneration: $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW Level 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
As the Senior Communications Adviser for Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future (SAEF), you’ll lead the development and delivery of strategic, creative and impactful communications that bring SAEF’s research to life.
Working at the intersection of research, strategy and storytelling, you’ll translate complex scientific insights into clear, engaging and targeted narratives that strengthen SAEF’s research and enhance its reputation with stakeholders, policymakers, industry, media and the broader community.
In this key role, you will:
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Develop and deliver integrated communication strategies aligned to SAEF’s priorities
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Create compelling digital content, media materials, policy briefs and campaign communications, activities relating to our website, branding and messaging, social media, briefs and policy documents, videos, newsletters, publications and media outreach
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Identify opportunities to amplify research outcomes nationally and internationally
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Manage SAEF’s communication channels
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Work closely with the Partnerships Manager, Director and central team to support collaborations and strategic initiatives
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a confident communicator who can turn research into stories that resonate, build strong relationships, and spot opportunities to showcase impact.
If you are excited about joining a mission‑driven team working to secure Antarctica’s environmental future and help ensure world‑leading research reaches the audiences who need it most, then apply today!
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s 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 everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 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 world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.
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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 address 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 disabilities, neurodivergent 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 hr-recruitment@monash.edu 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: Ms Angela Firth, SAEF Partnerships Manager, +61 3 9905 1305
Position Description: SAEF Senior Communications Adviser
Applications Close: Tuesday 31 March 2026, 11:55pm AEDT
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