Senior Media Liaison Officer

Creatinga brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally, and globally, James Cook University (JCU) is now seeking an experienced Senior Media Liaison Officer to join our team. If you're a strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills and a strong background in media and/or public relations, we want to hear from you!

• Full-time, continuing position
• Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus
• HEWL 8: $111,960 - $128,567 plus up to 17% superannuation.

WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE IN THE ROLE

As a Senior Media Liaison Officer, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and enhancing JCU's reputation through your expertise in media management. Your responsibilities will include advising senior management on current and emerging media issues, analysing media coverage, and recommending strategies for addressing potential challenges. You'll also collaborate with senior leaders, academic staff, and researchers to identify opportunities to showcase JCU's research and achievements, and developing compelling media releases and events to reach a broad audience.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Qualifications in media or a related field, coupled with extensive relevant experience, ideally gained from a background in journalism and/or public relations.
• Your track record should demonstrate your ability to develop and execute high-quality strategic media campaigns that consistently yield tangible results.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills are a must, allowing you to work efficiently and meet deadlines, even in high-pressure situations, with impeccable attention to detail.
• Your strong problem-solving skills should shine through, showcasing your ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and creativity when addressing complex issues.
• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills are essential, as you'll be interacting with a broad range of stakeholders including academic and research staff, senior management, students, and journalists.
• It is preferable if you have prior experience in media and/or public relations, particularly in reputational management.
• A track record of creating compelling social media content that engages audiences and advances key messaging objectives, including photography and video skills would be highly desirable.

WHY JCU? 

JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including:

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
• 15 days of paid sick/carers leave per year
• Flexible working options
• Attractive options for salary packaging
• Fitness Passport – affordable access to fitness facilities for yourself and family members
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development support
• Staff study assistance
• Access to online media subscriptions
• Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
• Well-equipped campus facilities including sporting, fitness and cafes.

HOW TO APPLY

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU careers page, create an applicant account and follow the steps below:

1.            Complete the application form

2.            Upload your current resume

3.            Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success.

Applications close Sunday, 16th August at 11.55pm. 

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

At JCU, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of the role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome once the recruitment process is finalised.

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