• Chief Learner Experience Office - Ballarat or Berwick Campus
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until December 2026
• HEW 6 - $91,516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

About the role

You will increase exposure and enhance the reputation of Federation University through coordinated internal and external communication activities. You will be a key contact for matters related to media and communications, lead local media engagement and work on strategic communications planning and internal communications as part of the Corporate Communications team.

You will work between various University and TAFE campuses and will occasionally be required to work after hours and/or weekends.

You will:

• coordinate proactive media opportunities to promote and build the reputation of Federation University and TAFE;
• handle reactive media enquiries by drafting timely and strategic responses to protect Federation's reputation;
• create and distribute engaging internal communications to staff across a range of delivery platforms; and
• contribute collaboratively to a media and communications calendar ensuring the coordinated promotion of campaigns, announcements and events.

About you

You will have demonstrated media and communications experience which includes writing and editing media releases, news stories, EDMs, corporate document and digital content including spelling, grammar, punctuation, 'plain English', tone, and brand style.

You will possess demonstrated:

• experience in dealing with proactive and reactive media;
• communication and presentation skills with some experience in social media, photography, and video production;
• organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks, collate material from several sources and produce a range of content within competing deadlines; and
• ability to work as part of a team, build relationships and work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 13 July 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to the key selection criteria.

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