Advisor, Media

Minderoo Foundation; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Minderoo Foundation is seeking a proactive and strategic Advisor, Media to join our Communications and Campaigns team on a 12-month parental leave contract. You will contribute to high-impact media engagement that strengthens our reputation and amplifies the work of Minderoo and partners, while developing and delivering integrated media strategies.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Media, you will support the daily media function, draft media releases and briefing materials, advise senior staff

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in media, journalism or strategic communications.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and managing media issues/risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills under pressure.
• Strong relationship-building with media and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support daily media function: monitoring, enquiries, drafting releases and briefing materials.
• Provide strategic media and communications advice to senior staff.
• Contribute to development and execution of integrated media strategies and campaigns.
• Manage and grow relationships with key media stakeholders.
• Train and coordinate organisational spokespeople for consistent messaging.

Skills

Media relations

Strategic communications

Content writing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor in Communications/Journalism/PR

Job description

Minderoo Foundation takes on tough, persistent issues with the potential to drive massive change. We incubate ideas, advocate for systems change and accelerate impact. We push the limits of what is believed possible.

Minderoo Foundation is proudly Australian, independent, forward thinking and seeks effective, scalable solutions. Through bold, collaborative and selfless action, we seek to dismantle the systems that entrench inequality and advocate for a fairer future.

About the Opportunity

Minderoo Foundation is seeking a proactive and strategic Advisor, Media to join our Communications and Campaigns team on a 12-month parental leave contract.

In this role, you will contribute to high-impact media engagement that builds our reputation and amplifies the work of Minderoo and our partners. You will play an active part in developing and delivering integrated media strategies that support our organisational goals, while also supporting the day-to-day media function.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Media, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the daily media function, including media monitoring, responding to enquiries and drafting media releases and briefing materials
• Providing expert strategic media and communications advice to senior staff
• Contributing to the development and execution of integrated media strategies and campaigns
• Managing and growing relationships with key media stakeholders
• Supporting the training and coordination of organisational spokespeople, ensuring alignment with guidelines and strategies
• Monitoring and advising on emerging media issues or reputational risks and supporting timely, coordinated responses

About You

You are a collaborative communicator with a keen news sense and a track record of delivering effective media engagement. You enjoy working cross-functionally, can manage multiple priorities and are confident supporting leaders to engage strategically with media.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience
• Demonstrated experience in a media, journalism or strategic communications role
• A strong understanding of the media landscape and experience managing media issues and risks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear, compelling content under pressure
• Strong relationship-building skills, with experience engaging media contacts and working with internal stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and sound political and reputational judgement
• Experience working in complex or mission-driven environments (not-for-profit, government or similar) is desirable

Applications Close Monday 21 September 2026.

At Minderoo Foundation, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive, both professionally and personally. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements

We reserve the right to extend closing date and/or close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified. We may progress with interviews whilst advertising remains open.

We are committed to ensuring equal access and opportunities for all applicants.