Full time, fixed term opportunity till 1 Aug 2025 Diverse role managing media and public relations strategies for University faculties Base Salary $150,628 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Manager, Faculty Media and Public Relations will manage the development and implementation of media and public relations/communication strategies for University faculties, and which support strategic priorities and increase the University’s profile and brand position, nationally and internationally. This role is responsible for the faculty communication strategies and must have a keen sense of what is newsworthy and understand the media landscape and news cycles. Your key responsibilities will be to: manage Media Advises working in discipline specific teams, and prioritise workload in alignment with faculty and PSU objectives develop and support agreed media and public relations strategies to promote faculty research, initiatives and programs, and raise the public profile of individual faculties develop, write and promote stories and cross-channel content across the complete range of faculty research, teaching and community engagement activities provide media advice and public relations support to Deans and senior academic staff involved in engagement activities maintain key internal and external stakeholder relationships. About you extensive experience in media relations, with experience managing integrated media and/or public relations campaigns extensive experience in managing teams and supervising staff sound knowledge of media operations with contacts across print, radio, television and online; with experience liaising with and pitching to the media to obtain coverage high level analytical and conceptual skills to deliver solutions to complex strategic and business issues highly developed relationship management skills, with experience in issues management and a proven ability to provide advice to senior management on risks and solutions. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to kristy.fairweathersydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 16 February 2025 11:59 PM