One of our cultural mindsets is authentic dialogue and authenticity; Bring your authentic self to work at Engineers Australia! We offer meaningful, purpose-driven work. Our people work to support the engineering profession that shapes the very world we live in. With more than 130,000 members, Engineers Australia is the voice of the profession, and we need you to help us drive mutual value for our members and industry partners.

About the role

We’re looking for a communications professional to help bring Engineers Australia’s voice to life through traditional media. In this role, you’ll manage reactive media enquiries, deliver proactive media content, and work alongside our Social Media Specialist to ensure stories reach the right audiences. You’ll also contribute to speech writing, media reporting and optimisation, and play a key part in issues management with our senior leaders when required. As part of the team, you’ll join the on-call media roster, support monitoring and reporting, and have the opportunity to shape impactful stories that strengthen EA’s reputation and advocacy for the profession.

Location

Flexible with a preference for Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra

In this role you will:

Media Engagement – Respond to reactive media enquiries, deliver proactive content, manage interviews, brief spokespeople, and develop collateral such as media releases, communication plans, and key messages.

Speechwriting – Draft speeches for EA’s Speakers Bureau in alignment with media content and policy priorities.

Social media – Create and post content that supports media activity, while providing backup to the Social Media Specialist when needed.

Issues & Crisis Management – Support the Head of Media & External Communications in managing issues and crises as they arise.

Reporting & Analysis – Use EA’s media monitoring platform to deliver daily news updates, provide tailored reports, track emerging issues, and share insights with stakeholders.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

Media Relations Expertise – Experience in a front-line media role with a track record of generating positive coverage that supports business and advocacy objectives.

Advocacy & Political Awareness – Strong understanding of the role of traditional and social media in advocacy, as well as knowledge of political processes, government, and peak bodies.

Exceptional Writing Skills – Ability to craft compelling media releases, opinion pieces, communication plans, speeches, and briefing materials, often distilling complex policy or technical information.

Relationship Building – Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, pitch stories effectively, and create engaging social media content to complement traditional media.

Insights & Continuous Improvement – Familiarity with media monitoring, analytics, and emerging trends to identify issues early, provide actionable insights, and continuously improve communication outcomes.

*Please refer to the supporting documents to review the full success profile and measures of success in this role on our careers website.

Why work for Engineers Australia?

People are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.

Enjoy competitive remuneration and salary packaging that recognises your expertise and contributions

Generous paid leave options including 15 days of Personal Leave and 3 days of Life Leave

Achieve a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working model, ensuring your personal well-being complements your professional fulfillment

Unlock career growth prospects, as we invest in you and provide avenues for advancement in EA.

A diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture that supports you to lead and achieve

Proud AWEI Bronze Employer Award winner (2023–2026), championing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ employees.

Ready to apply?

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your cover letter and resume by COB 23 September 2025. This position is subject to both a National Police Check and Reference Check.

Diversity, inclusion and your privacy:

Engineers Australia embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging and are committed to building a team that represents the communities that we live in and creating a safe inclusive environment for our people. We are a flexible workplace, please talk to us about your flexible working needs during our recruitment process. Our commitment to inclusivity means that we will work with you to ensure that your experience with us is accessible and welcoming. If you need any reasonable accommodation to fully participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential functions of the role, please know that we are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to our Talent Team at [email protected] , our dedicated point of contact for all accommodation-related matters.

At Engineers Australia, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential for our success. We welcome applications from everyone, including people with disabilities, mature age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTI community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other culturally diverse backgrounds. We look forward to welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and providing necessary support where needed to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. Please visit Engineers Australia’s website to view our Privacy Policy in relation to the collection of candidate information: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/privacy-policy

Thank you for considering a career with us.