Manager - Media and External Communications

Meat & Livestock Australia Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing support

Salary packaging

Job summary

Meat & Livestock Australia Limited in Sydney is seeking a Manager - Media and External Communications to lead media relations, corporate messaging and reputation management for the national industry body.

You will partner with senior leaders, industry stakeholders and media to deliver strategic communications, manage issues and elevate MLA's profile across channels, blending thoughtful storytelling with data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in media, communications or public affairs.
• Stakeholder and media relationship management skills.
• Expertise in issues, crisis and reputation management.
• Executive writing, briefing and communication abilities.
• Experience advising senior leaders in complex environments.
• Ability to develop strategic narratives and communication plans.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high‑profile settings.
• Strong understanding of media performance and insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead media strategy and external communications for MLA.
• Oversee media relations, messaging and reputation management.
• Advise executives on media strategy, issues and crisis responses.
• Partner with senior leaders, stakeholders and media to deliver strategic communications.
• Elevate MLA's profile across multiple channels with clear storytelling.

Skills

Media relations

Public affairs

Stakeholder management

Crisis management

Executive communication

Strategic communications

Narrative development

Media insights

Job description

Manager - Media and External Communications

Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: North Sydney

Lead media strategy for a nationally recognised industry body.

Shape reputation and influence key industry conversations.

Advise executives on media, issues and crisis management.

Drive impactful communications across multiple channels.

Job Description

About the Role

As Manager - Media and External Communications, you'll lead media relations, corporate messaging and reputation management, helping position MLA as the trusted voice of Australia's red meat and livestock industry. You'll partner with senior leaders, industry stakeholders and media to deliver strategic communications, manage issues and elevate MLA's profile.

Our ideal Manager - Media and External Communications has

• Extensive experience in media, communications or public affairs.
• Strong stakeholder and media relationship management skills.
• Expertise in issues, crisis and reputation management.
• Exceptional writing, briefing and executive communication abilities.
• Experience advising senior leaders in complex environments.
• Ability to develop strategic narratives and communication plans.
• Confidence working in fast-paced, high-profile settings.
• Strong understanding of media performance and insights.

The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full-time employment in Australia. For more information refer to the position description.

What’s on offer?

The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring for our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to ensure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on deliveringworldleadingoutcomesthatfuelglobalcompetitiveness, sustainability and producerprofitability.

At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment and benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support, rebatable employer salary packaging and social club activities. You'll learn on the job in a supportive environment and have access to learning and development opportunities so that you can continue to grow and develop your career.

Who are we?
MLA -Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing, research and development products and services to beef, sheep and goat producers, with the core purpose todeliverworldleadingoutcomesthatfuelglobalcompetitiveness, sustainability and producerprofitability. The Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians. Australian red meat is produced with care for the livestock and the environment and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet.

If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing [e-mail]

Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.