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* Prime opportunity to join the Media and External Communications team within Communication and Media.
* Fixed Term for 1 year (parental leave replacement), full-time position in a central Hawthorn location.
* HEW 8 + 17% Super. Staff benefits include hybrid work and discount study fees.
About the Role
As the Manager, Media, you will work closely with the Deputy Director to lead Swinburne’s proactive and responsive media relations, enhancing and safeguarding our reputation as one of Australia’s top universities. This strategic role is essential for effectively communicating Swinburne’s research, academic achievements and organizational milestones through earned media.
In this position, you will collaborate with various departments across the University, fostering strong professional relationships with internal stakeholders, media organisations and journalists to meet our communications goals.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
* Demonstrated excellence in developing and executing creative, results-driven communications strategies that support organizational goals and objectives.
* Demonstrated excellence in managing the production and distribution of innovative, engaging and purposeful content across external, internal and social audiences.
* A good track record and experience supporting and developing a team through change.
* Experience in the operational requirements for a content and communications team including budget, quality and systems management.
* Experience working effectively with stakeholders on the development and execution of strategic communications.
Qualifications
* Tertiary qualification and substantial relevant experience in corporate communications, PR, media or a related
**This position is open only to applicants who have work rights in Australia
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
* Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
* Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
* Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
* Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au .
Applications Close: Sunday November 10th at 11 PM.
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.
Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
Swinburne University of Technology actively supports and encourages individuals with disability to apply. We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process by ensuring that we cater to the access and participation needs of all candidates.
For a confidential conversation about your accessibility needs or to offer feedback on how we can enhance our recruitment processes to accommodate any adjustments you may require, please contact Swinburne’s Disability Confident Recruitment at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) at Swinburne
Swinburne is enhancing gender equity and diversity, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM), by participating in the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) program.
Swinburne University is actively engaged in improving representation and participation of women in STEMM fields, aiming to address ongoing gender inequity. As an inaugural recipient of the Athena SWAN Institutional Bronze Award, we have implemented our original SAGE Action Plan (2019-2021) and continue our commitment through the current SAGE Action Plan (2022-2025), focusing on meaningful actions to foster long-lasting change and advance gender equity and diversity in STEMM.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact talentacquisition@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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