Media and Communications Adviser

Monash•Clayton, NC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

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 University’s global narrative. This is a unique opportunity to position one of the world’s leading universities at the forefront of media and public conversation. Working within the University Communications Division, you will implement corporate communications strategies that bring the University’s 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. 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 institution’s reputation and influence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference. 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. 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.

Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in media liaison and public relations management
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide strategic advice at the highest levels
Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Ability to deliver results to tight deadlines
Motivated by purpose
Driven by impact
Ready to contribute to a globally recognised institution’s reputation and influence
Current valid work rights for Australia

Responsibilities

Deliver integrated media and communications activity across channels
Promote the University’s 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