Media and Communications Coordinator

Teach For Australia; City of Melbourne; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational non-profit organization seeks a Media and Communications Coordinator to enhance their visibility and narrative through strategic media relations and stakeholder engagement. Candidates should have qualifications in communications or a related field and proven media experience. The role is part-time and offers flexible working arrangements across Australia.

Benefits

Flexible work practices

Professional development allowance

Additional birthday leave

13% superannuation

Qualifications

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats and audiences.
• Proven ability to deliver creative and effective media and communications strategies.
• Ability to synthesise complex information into clear and concise communications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Teach For Australia’s Media and External Affairs Strategy.
• Proactive media pitching and storytelling aligned with the news cycle.
• Develop stakeholder newsletters and perform content creation.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Media relations

Content creation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in journalism, public relations, communications, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

MailChimp

WordPress

Canva

Job description

Teach For Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands throughout Australia, paying respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.

Teach For Australia's vision is an Australia where education gives every child greater choice for their future. The mission is to grow a community of leaders committed to equity for children and young people, by recruiting and developing exceptional people to teach and lead across Australian schools.

Teach For Australia provides:

• Opportunity to work with an engaged community of educators - working to close the education gap
• Truly flexible work practices: a remote-first workplace, with opportunities to work in-person at our head office as required
• Allowance and time off work for professional development
• Additional day off for your birthday
• 13% superannuation

Please note: This is a part-time position - 0.8 FTE (30.4 hrs).

This role can be performed in any State/Territory in Australia.

Role Purpose

The Media and Communications Coordinator plays a key role in delivering Teach For Australia’s Media and External Affairs Strategy, working closely with the Media and External Affairs Manager to amplify our mission, programs, and impact. This dynamic role is responsible for proactive media pitching, reactive storytelling aligned with the news cycle, and crafting compelling narratives through interviews with Alumni, our current program participants, and stakeholders.

The role also contributes to stakeholder engagement through newsletter development, internal communications editing, and content creation. It supports high-profile government relations events and helps extend our reach through strategic social media creation and amplification.

Qualifications and Experience

Tertiary qualifications in journalism, public relations, communications, or a related discipline.

Demonstrated experience in media relations, journalism, or public relations.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Experience producing eDMs using MailChimp or similar platforms.

Experience using media monitoring and database tools.

Experience using WordPress or similar platforms.

Experience using Canva or similar platforms.

Experience working within the education and/or NFP sector.

Skills, Attributes, and Knowledge

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills across formats and audiences.

Proven ability to deliver creative and effective media and communications strategies.

Ability to synthesise complex information into clear and concise communications.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-collaboratively across functions.

Proven experience in developing and distributing stakeholder newsletters, including content creation, audience segmentation, and performance analysis.

Experience in planning, managing, and delivering high-profile events, including stakeholder engagement, logistics management, and post-event evaluation.

Ability to set objectives, plan, use initiative, problem-solve, and deliver work independently to achieve positive media and external engagement outcomes for the organisation.

Understanding and commitment to addressing educational equity issues across Australia.

At Teach For Australia, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.