• Full-time, continuing position
• Based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Competitive salary including 17% superannuation
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
About the position
The Media and Communication unit sits within the Future Growth Division and is responsible for public affairs, media liaison, reputation building, issues management, social media and internal communications.
The primary purpose of the Senior Media and Communications Advisor is to play a key role within the media team, leading and implementing media and communications strategies that raise awareness across the state, nationally and internationally on research, industry engagement, teaching and other areas of innovation from La Trobe via coverage in earned media and reinforced in university-owned external and internal channels.
Skills and experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
• A degree in media, public relations or communications – or equivalent experience. At least four years’ relevant experience as a journalist, media/public relations or communications practitioner; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to understand and synthesise complex ideas into clear, succinct copy.
• A proven ability to develop excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of an organisation.
• A high degree of initiative, tenacity and problem-solving skills, and an ability to manage several different projects concurrently, delivering outputs in a timely manner.
• Strong working relationships with journalists across media sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
• High level of proficiency in computer software packages including MS Word, CMS, media monitoring systems e.g Streem, spreadsheets and databases.
Please refer to the position description for other duties, skills and capabilities required for this position.
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Benefits:
• 17% employer-contributed superannuation
• On-site childcare facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55 pm Sunday, the 2nd of March 2025
Position Enquiries: Robyn Grace, Senior Manager, Media and Communications
Email: r.grace@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, Talent Acquisition Consultant
Email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position description:
Only candidates with full working rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
• A cover letter which addresses each bullet point under the essential criteria ‘skills and knowledge required for the position’, which is located in the position description;
• An up-to-date resume
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
