About the Role
Swinburne University of Technology is seeking a Media Officer to join our Media and External Communications team. In this role, you will play a key part in promoting and protecting the university’s reputation as one of Australia’s leading institutions.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Media and External Communications, and working closely with the Media Manager, you will be responsible for writing media releases, newsroom stories, media briefs, and responses to media enquiries. You will also work closely with Swinburne’s academics and researchers to position them as sought-after experts, providing commentary on key issues and major news stories.
This is an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who is passionate about media and public engagement, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated experience in achieving earned media coverage or working in a newsroom environment
- Excellent writing skills combined with an ability to work under time pressure to produce high quality media and communications materials
- Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to identify and analyse emerging opportunities with respect to media and communications needs
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
Qualifications
Qualification in communications, journalism, or a related field and/or substantial relevant industry experience
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected] .
Applications Close: Sunday 6th July 2025, 11pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.
Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.
We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to [email protected] (general enquires will not be answered by phone).
Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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