Issues and Media Manager

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Issues and Media Manager. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Provide strategic communications advice and support
• High performing and friendly team
• Be proactive in this hands on role

Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives.

Since our foundation 54 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspective and affect change.

Over the years, we’ve grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. A place of constant stimulus and human interaction.

Together, we advance world-class theoretical thinking and translate it into real-world solutions. We’re connecting people across the most diverse fields of knowledge to create bold new possibilities: for their careers, intellectual endeavours, enterprises and the common good.

At Macquarie, people become skilled at switching between specialist and generalist mindsets; mastering complexity, thinking holistically and helping to create a better future.

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The Role

The Issues & Media Manager plays a vital role in the Communications team, driving the development and implementation of external communications plans, including issues management, aimed at building and protecting the reputation of the University with the internal and external audiences.

A strategist with excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills, you will lead the issues and media strategy for the University including associated governance, process, systems and tools.

To be considered for the position, you must submit a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) which addresses the criteria below and upload this and your CV as part of the application process:

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated experience in developing an external communication strategy specifically designed to deliver on commercial outcomes for an organisation or university
• Demonstrated extensive experience in issues and crisis management with the proven ability to develop and implement successful mitigation strategies – proactively and reactively
• Demonstrated extensive experience building and managing relationships and partnerships, including experience in providing communication advice to senior stakeholders, and developing networks with media channels, editors and journalists
• Excellent writing and editing skills including the ability to identify and correct errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform in pressure situations, with changing and competing priorities

Salary Package:  HEW Level 9 $117,304 to $123,892 plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading

Appointment Type: Full time, continuing position

Specific Role Enquiries: Amanda Crews, Director of Communications [email protected] or 0401144877

General Recruitment Enquiries: Sarah Rowsell, HR Consultant [email protected] or 9850 6581

Applications Close: Tuesday, 31 July at 11.55pm EST

Position Description:  Issues & Media Manager_Group Marketing_9.pdf

Macquarie University is an EO Employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications are encouraged from people with disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); Indigenous Australians, people who identify as GLBTIQ; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applications need to be submitted through the Macquarie University online recruitment system. Where circumstances such as disability or remote location prohibit your access to our online system please contact the enquiries person listed in this advertisement for assistance.