Communications Adviser
Job No.: 686141
Location: Monash Medical Centre
Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $106,789 - $117,128 pa HEW Level 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact as Communications Adviser at a world top 50 University
- Collaborate in a supportive, inclusive environment that values your ideas
- Work alongside brilliant minds driving research, education and clinical excellence
The Opportunity
Join a School leading the way in health innovation and help shape how its story is shared across Australia and beyond. As Communications Adviser, you will play a central role in amplifying the impact of world-class research, education and clinical excellence by creating communications that inform, inspire and influence. This creative position offers the opportunity to directly enhance the School’s reputation and strengthen its voice with both internal and external audiences.
This role will plan, write and deliver compelling content across all key channels, including school newsletters, website, email campaigns, social media (including LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram), and internal communication platforms. You will actively source stories and opportunities from across the School’s centres and departments, translating achievements into engaging narratives that enhance reputation and deepen stakeholder engagement. You will also manage the School’s digital presence, ensuring timely, strategic and audience-focused messaging, consistent brand application and strong performance across platforms.
We are seeking someone with a relevant qualification in communications, journalism, media or marketing, along with proven experience delivering strategic communications in a complex environment. Strong relationship-building skills, content creation expertise and a deep understanding of contemporary digital and social media practices will be key to success in this role.
This is an opportunity to shape a high-profile communications portfolio and make a meaningful impact — we encourage you to apply and help tell the story of a School that is driving innovation and excellence in health.
Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate present valid and current Australian work rights.
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.
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: Courtney Johnson, Group Manager - Engagement Services, +61 3 9905 9430
Position Description: Communications Adviser
Applications Close: Thursday 13 November 2025, 11:55pm AEDT
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