"Senior Media and Content Officer"

Job Description:

• Marketing and Communication
• Be at the heart of storytelling that shapes the University’s profile and impact.
• Salary will be in the range $95,361 - $102,302 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 6)
• Full-time, Permanent - based at our renowned St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

Join our dynamic media team as a Senior Media and Content Officer where you’ll uncover and share compelling stories that showcase the impact of our researchers, staff, and students. As Senior Officer, Media and Content, you’ll work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to create engaging content, manage media enquiries, and identify opportunities to elevate the University’s profile across news and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop, and pitch stories that enhance the University’s reputation
• Respond to media enquiries and build strong relationships with journalists
• Research, write, and produce engaging content across multiple channels
• Proactively spot media opportunities and promote academic expertise.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave
• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, and purchased leave.
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• Career development opportunities – access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day)
• Salary packaging options.

About You

Make your mark in a role where your storytelling helps showcase ideas, people, and achievements that matter across UQ. Combining strong media awareness with excellent writing skills, you know how to identify compelling stories and deliver them in a way that captures attention and demonstrates UQ’s contribution to society. You’re organised, proactive, and confident managing media enquiries while working collaboratively with stakeholders.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven ability to manage media enquiries and successfully pitch stories
• Outstanding writing and editing skills with attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience using digital and social media to enhance reach and engagement
• Willingness to work occasional out-of-hours and participate in an on-call media roster.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kim Lyell on k.lyell@uq.edu.au.

For application enquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

Applications close 13th March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61425).