"Media Adviser (3 Month Contract)"

Media Adviser (3 Month Contract)

Footscray, Australia

Job Info

Job Identification 17071

Job Category Communications, Media & Marketing Generalists

Posting Date 03/06/2026, 01:25 AM

Locations Footscray Park

Apply Before 03/22/2026, 01:00 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Shape VU’s reputation by leading impactful media projects across news, web, and social platforms.

Build strong relationships with senior leaders, academics, and media professionals to drive engagement.

Create innovative, integrated communications that transform complex ideas into compelling stories.

This is a 3-month Fixed Term Opportunity, Full Time.

Job Summary

Attention media experts! Victoria University is seeking a dynamic Media Advisor in a short-term role. You’ll be pitching stories to media and managing manage media projects across news, web, and social platforms to amplify the VU brand.

About VU:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Team:

This role is part of Victoria University’s Marketing Portfolio, within the dynamic Media and Corporate Communications team. We’re a passionate group of storytellers committed to supporting and elevating the profile and reputation of both VU and TAFE. From research to student storytelling to our major partnerships, there is a breadth of stories we get to tell across various platforms. The Media Advisor has a key role to play in this.

About the Role:

The Media Advisor helps promote Victoria University’s reputation by managing and delivering media projects through a number of channels including media outlets, the VU website and VU’s social media platforms. This role is also responsible for managing relationships with senior leaders in specific areas of the University, as well as external partners, and contributing to media reports and strategic planning.

Position Key Duties

Key responsibilities include:

​​Deliver media projects across multiple channels including web and digital storytelling.Take ownership of proactive media opportunities to showcase VU’s expertise.Create and publish media updates and social content.Media inbox management.Build relationships with internal leaders and external media.Monitor coverage, manage risks, and prepare media coverage reports.

Salary: HEP 7 - $101, 288 - $109, 639 + 17% superannuation

Employment Type: Full Time, 3 Month Fixed Term Opportunity

Hours: 36.75

Location: VU Footscray Park Campus (Hybrid)

For a detailed overview of the role’s duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description - Media Advisor

About You:

We’re looking for media storytellers who have a strong and recent track record of successfully getting media coverage, with a strong contact list.

We are a small team so we’re looking for someone who has initiative and takes direction well, delivers to deadlines and is also a good teammate who can support and collaborate well with colleagues.

We’re seeking an organised, passionate media expert who is friendly and collaborative.

We think we have one of the best jobs. We get to share stories about our students and their education journeys, our incredible industry partnerships, academics and research with real-world impact researchers who are committed to positive change.

The University is a Child Safe organisation. You will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment. How to Apply

Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising:

A cover letterYour curriculum vitae/resumeEvidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registration

Applications will close Sunday 22 March at 5:00pm. This advert may close earlier should a suitable candidate be identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires for applicants to have full and permanent working rights in Australia.

Why Join VU

VU provides competitive salaries, excellent superannuation, and a variety of benefits. The university fosters an environment where staff can excel, achieve their goals, and develop their careers. With a focus on diversity, inclusion, and family-friendly policies, VU supports both professional and personal well-being. For more information, please visit our Careers at VU Webpage

Our Commitment to Protecting Country

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Progressive Inclusivity

VU is an equal opportunity employer and proudly committed to progressive inclusivity. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and racially marginalised communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong. We are proud to be a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality**.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruitment

VU is committed to providing a positive and barrier-free recruitment experience. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, including accessible formats of documents, please contact us at inclusivecareers@vu.edu.au or call (03) 9919 5999.

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