Why Choose Australian Society of Ophthalmologists?

The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is the leading medico-political body for eye surgeons and their patients. It is a not-for-profit membership organisation led by doctors for doctors.

Our membership comprises the majority of Ophthalmology Fellows practising in Australia and Ophthalmology Registrars — guaranteeing the future of Ophthalmic services.

With a long track record of delivering on the issues that matter, the ASO is regarded as a leader in the field of medico-political advocacy in Australia. This translates to a stronger voice for ophthalmologists and their patients and the maintenance of world-class ophthalmic services.

Skills we are looking for:

Someone enthusiastic, positive, and vibrant

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong digital literacy skills

High attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Strong communication and organisational skills, flexibility, and the ability to keep calm under pressure

A team player

What the ASO Offers:

Immediate start for a permanent part-time position 4 days per week

A positive, supportive, and team-based environment nestled in the heart of the city

Exclusive Benefits:

Competitive base salary tailored to your experience

Genuine work/life balance

Modern office space situated in the heart of Brisbane CBD

Position Description | Media & Communications Manager

As Media and Communications Manager, you will be the gatekeeper of information and tailor internal campaigns for ophthalmologists and ASO members as well as external public health campaigns to increase awareness about eye disease and eye surgery in Australia.

This role touches on all aspects of media and communications and reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

The ideal candidate will be an all-rounder and self-starter who is energised to tackle challenges and continues to seek opportunities to learn and evolve in the role — no task will be too big or too small!

A passion for healthcare and community is a must.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Internal Communications: You will be responsible for project management and delivery of the monthly e-newsletter (EyeWatch) and biannual print and digital magazine (ASO Members’ Bulletin).

This includes contributing content, editing copy, overseeing a graphic designer and/or creating assets in Canva, developing and distributing email campaigns via MailChimp, and managing advertising bookings, among other essential tasks.

As required, you will also develop and distribute ad-hoc Eye Opener emails to members on emerging issues and news.

Media Relations: As the first point of contact for all media requests, you will liaise with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors to provide timely responses as required.

You will also be responsible for identifying and leading proactive and reactive media opportunities.

Media Partnerships: The ASO has established media partnerships with local and international industry media outlets.

You will be the primary contact who aims to ensure these partnerships continue to deliver for the ASO and its members.

Social Media: You will be responsible for developing all social media content, posting, publishing, and monitoring the ASO’s primary accounts on LinkedIn and Facebook.

At the end of each month, you will be required to produce a performance data report. This information is essential and used to update the ASO Advertising Prospectus and Rate Card each calendar year.

e-Learning Management System: The groundwork has been laid to deliver the first online learning management system (LMS) for ASO members through the e-learning platform, Absorb.

You will become the new project lead for the launch of the ASO ProVision Academy.

Membership Support: You will be required to work closely with the Manager of Members and Partnerships and the Office and Membership Co-Ordinator to provide communication support on membership campaigns.

This may include the annual ASO Skills Expo conference; social networking and professional development events for specific member groups, such as ‘Trainees and New Fellows’; as well as membership drive and renewal periods.

Website: The ASO website is hosted through a hybrid membership platform.

It is the responsibility of this role to maintain, review, and update the ASO website as necessary. This includes maintaining a register of updates and pending improvement tasks.

Visual Media: You will continue to build and maintain a library of photos and videos for use across ASO marketing, media, and communications content.

This may include taking photographs and recording videos at ASO and other industry events or providing comprehensive briefs to external parties.

Required Qualifications and Skills

The following are essential qualifications and skills to ensure success in this role:

· Minimum 5+ years of recent media and communications experience in a similar role and/or organisation

· Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, and/or Communications

· Competence using design platform Canva and/or design software Adobe Creative Cloud

· Competence using e-marketing platform MailChimp

· Competence using social media management tool Buffer and/or Hootsuite

· Competence using media relations databases such as Telum

· Competence using Microsoft operating systems and software such as Teams, Word, and Excel

· Competence taking photographs, recording videos, and editing this content for use

· Demonstrated track record of using data to inform strategic decision making

· Competency using project and work management tools such as Monday.

Project management is at the heart of this role. You will need to demonstrate your skills and prior experience as an efficient project manager who delivers on time.

Desired Experience

The following are desired and/or advantageous experience that will support success in this role:

· Prior experience working in and/or alongside government at a state or federal level

· Prior experience working in healthcare media and communications

· Prior experience and/or knowledge of the not-for-profit sector

· Knowledge and/or understanding of the medico-political landscape in Australia.

Please apply via the seek application link.

Enquiries can be made to Katrina Ronne, Chief Executive Officer phone 07 3831 3006.

Applications close 25 July 2025.