Careers

About the Organisation

Make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Australians with this unique opportunity to provide both corporate expertise and community support. With a focus on people, not profit, Life Without Barriers’ corporate services team partners with our direct support staff to ensure we continue our mission to change lives for the better.  If a truly inclusive, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment sounds like your next career move, this is an opening not to be missed.

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.  Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

About the Role

As Media Lead, you will partner across the organisation in a national capacity to drive proactive media engagement that reflects Life Without Barriers strategy, purpose and values. You will manage media enquiries, provide information and advice on government relations, design and implement media campaigns, provide reporting, monitoring and create opportunities to share Life Without Barries efforts across all program areas. Your expertise in media engagement, government relations, and navigating political dynamics will be crucial

You’ll collaborate closely with our Chief Engagement and Policy Officer and teams across the organisation to execute media strategies aligned with our mission.

This position can be based in Newcastle, Sydney, or Melbourne, with occasional travel. Some in office time is expected with flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead media engagement, providing timely responses to enquiries and ensuring alignment with LWB’s values.
• Offer media training and guidance to spokespeople, preparing them for effective public communication.
• Design and implement media campaigns, particularly those related to social policy and public affairs.
• Build and nurture relationships with journalists, media outlets, and government departments.
• Oversee media monitoring and social media tracking, identifying emerging issues and opportunities.
• Analyse media impact to inform and refine media strategies.
• Advise on risk management and manage communication during reputational crises.
• Write and distribute media releases, ensuring effective targeting and engagement.
• Develop positive media stories and identify strategic media opportunities.
• Support social policy events and government affairs initiatives.

Skills & Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience leading media engagement, particularly in public affairs and government relations.
• Expertise in managing both traditional and digital PR channels.
• Strong experience in media event planning and execution.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Established relationships with national and local media outlets.
• Exceptional communication, organisational, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and think creatively to solve challenges.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and media management tools.

Benefits

• Join one of Australia’s largest and leading social-purpose organisations
• Play a key role in shaping public perception and driving social change through strategic media and government engagement.
• Competitive remuneration package that includes excellent salary packaging benefits through Maxxia
• Monthly rostered day off  

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check (where relevant to the role).

How to Apply
Please include your resume and cover letter in one document. Click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any inquiries or assistance with adjustments, please contact Debbie Neil at recruitment@lwb.org.au.

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

  
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 27th April 2025.