Media and Communications Adviser

Monash University; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 111,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Monash University is seeking a Media and Communications Adviser on a fixed-term basis to shape and amplify the University’s global narrative. You will lead media engagement, provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders, and ensure alignment with Focus Monash and research priorities.

You will deliver integrated media activity, promote achievements through content development, and support divisional communications priorities, using research to inform decisions while upholding brand and

Job description

Duration: Fixed-term from December 2026 until September 2027

Remuneration: $110,527 – $121,227 pa HEW 07 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Join Monash University as our next Media and Communications Adviser and play a leading role in shaping and amplifying the University's global narrative.

This is a unique opportunity to position one of the world's leading universities at the forefront of media and public conversation. Working within the University Communications Division, you will implement corporate communications strategies that bring the University's story to life, aligned with Focus Monash and its research priorities.

As a trusted advisor, you will provide clear and timely guidance to senior stakeholders in a fast paced environment. You will lead proactive and reactive media engagement, manage enquiries, and strengthen relationships with key media and internal partners to maximise impact.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver integrated media and communications activity across channels
• Promote the University's achievements through strategic media engagement and content development
• Support divisional and University wide communications priorities
• Use research and sentiment analysis to inform decisions
• Uphold brand, risk and compliance standards
• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement across media operations

This position is ideal for a dynamic communications professional with demonstrated expertise in media liaison and public relations management, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to provide strategic advice at the highest levels. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and delivering results to tight deadlines.

If you are motivated by purpose, driven by impact and ready to contribute to a globally recognised institution's reputation and influence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There's a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That's why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world's top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at **************@monash.eduin an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Toni Brient, Media and Communications Manager -***********@Monash.edu / 0423 964 ***

Position Description:Media and Communications Adviser

Applications Close: Monday 19 October 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

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