Fixed Term, Full Time Appointment | Contract until July 2026
Professional Employee Level 7 – annual salary $96,559 – $105,992 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

About the Position
As the Media and Communications Officer, you will be responsible for assisting in the preparation and implementation of effective media and communications activities to support the work of the University. The role facilitates links between the University and the media, responds to external media requests, and is responsible for sourcing content for, and writing media releases. In collaboration with other teams, the Media and Communications Officer will manage publicity and media events, including handling enquires and preparing materials to support the event.

The Media and Communications Officer will work with the Manager to develop, produce, distribute, and evaluate CDU external communications strategies to profile CDU to key stakeholders, including students, government, peak bodies, the media and the community. The role will provide accurate and timely writing and editing services for public documents including publications, newsletters, social media, advertisements, website content and media releases and speeches as required. The position involves regular meetings with various internal and external stakeholders and requires excellent verbal communication, public presentation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional relationships.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Tertiary qualifications in communication or media disciplines or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write for a variety of audiences and for multiple outlets - including news articles, feature articles, online content, and social media.
• Contemporary knowledge of, and experience in managing media and generating positive media exposure.
• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of communications and public relations methods and practices and proven experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating communications and public relations strategies and campaigns.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively across all levels of a large organisation.
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure to manage and meet tight and competing deadlines.

Desirable competencies

• Demonstrated understanding of the Northern Territory media market, as well as the Australian tertiary education market, including an understanding of contemporary issues.
• Previous experience working as a journalist in a busy newsroom will be highly desired.

First Nations Priority Recruitment Measures
While this vacancy is open to all applicants, First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.
More information on First Nations Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, available here.

Access Full Position Description
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Remuneration
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 7. The base salary will be in the range of $96,559 - $105,992 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $112,974 - $124,010 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
• 17% superannuation
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Free on-campus parking in designated areas
• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education, and research
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Troy Kippen on 08 8946 7798 or email [email protected]

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 6284 or email [email protected].

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.

Applications Close: Wednesday 12th November 2025