Corporate Communications Advisor

Federation University; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ballarat is seeking a full-time Communications Officer to enhance its visibility and reputation through strategic internal communication activities. The ideal candidate will have experience in media relations, strong organisational skills, and a collaborative spirit. The role includes creating engaging content and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Applicants must submit a resume and a suitability statement by October 12, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated media and communications experience including content creation.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.
• Proficient in building relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and distribute engaging internal communications.
• Contribute to a media and communications calendar.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Provide event support to the Strategic Communication Manager.

Skills

Media and communications experience

Organisational skills

Collaboration and relationship building

Communication and presentation skills

Social media and digital content skills

Job description

Position closing date: 12 / 10 / 2025

Assist in increasing exposure and enhancing the reputation of Federation University.

Corporate Communications Events and Advocacy Mt Helen Campus

Full-time continuing appointment

HEW 6 $91516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

As an integral part of the Corporate Communications Events and Advocacy team 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 working primarily on internal communications.

You will :

• create and distribute engaging internal communications to staff across a range of delivery platforms;
• contribute collaboratively to a media and communications calendar ensuring the coordinated promotion of campaigns announcements and events;
• build and maintain productive internal and external stakeholder / media relationships; and
• provide event support to the Strategic Communication Manager.

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 :

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

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 12 October 2025

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1