"Media Advisor"

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Salary package: $111,643 to $121,045 (HEW 7) plus 17% employer's superannuation contribution and annual leave loading.
• Appointment Type: Full-time, continuing role
• Location: Based at Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

It’s an exciting time for communications at Macquarie University. We’re looking for passionate and creative communicators to help lead our storytelling, with several key roles opening in our team.

Exciting opportunities are available for talented communications professionals to join our team as Media Advisors.

About the Role

The Media Advisor enhances Macquarie University’s visibility and impact through strategic media engagement, compelling storytelling, and strong journalist relationships, contributing to reputation management and staff media capability.

Key Accountabilities

• Proactively pitch media opportunities highlighting achievements of staff, students, alumni, and the University community
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify stories aligned with media trends and strategic priorities
• Build strong relationships with media outlets and journalists, ensuring timely responses and after-hours media hotline support
• Write and tailor media releases and Lighthouse articles to diverse audiences, showcasing research, teaching, and impact
• Support editorial decisions to prioritise stories based on stakeholder and media relevance
• Help lead media training programs and develop resources to enhance staff media engagement skills
• Monitor media coverage and evaluate effectiveness of media strategies and releases
• Track and measure media release performance to ensure maximum coverage and impact
• Support media response during crises or sensitive issues to protect the University’s reputation
• Ensure compliance with EEO and WHS regulations
• Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role

How To Apply

To express your interest in this position, please submit a statement of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role, by addressing the selection criteria outlined below, and your Resume.

Selection Criteria

• Extensive experience in media relations, journalism, or communications, ideally within complex or knowledge-rich organisations such as the higher education or public sector.
• Exceptional storytelling skills — visual, written, and video — with a deep understanding of how to tailor content for different audiences and platforms.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives, media releases, speeches, and executive communications that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success in building relationships with journalists, securing media coverage, and managing media engagement across platforms.
• Experience in developing and delivering media training programs or workshops for spokespeople and senior leaders.
• Proven experience in high-level issues management, including sensitive communications advice and crisis response in national or international organisations, combined with strong understanding of strategic communications, media relations, and the role of media in reputation management.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational and time management skills to effectively manage competing priorities, and excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement with success in building effective relationships and influencing at all levels.
• Proficiency in using media monitoring tools, content management systems, and digital publishing platforms.
• Use if advertising internally/externally - A genuine interest in higher education, with the ability to understand and communicate the University’s core values, research impact, and societal contributions.

For enquiries, please contact: James Giggacher • Director of Communications • Group Marketing - james.giggacher@mq.edu.au.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th of November 2025 at 11:59pm (AEST).

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Applications Close: 19/11/2025 11:59 PM

A Place Where You Belong

At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe by providing flexibility in when, where and how work is done, we can support our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to the University. See how we lead in flexible work to enable an outcome focused and inclusive workplace. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit our Jobs at Macquarie page.

Posted: 07/11/2025