Assist in increasing exposure and enhancing the reputation of Federation University. • Corporate Communications, Events and Advocacy – Mt Helen Campus • Full-time, continuing appointment • HEW 6 – $91,516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation Position closing date: 12/10/2025 Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally. With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education. About the role As an integral part of the Corporate Communications, Events and Advocacy team you will increase exposure and enhance the reputation of Federation University through coordinated internal and external communication activities. You will be a key contact for matters related to media and communications, working primarily on internal communications. You will: create and distribute engaging internal communications to staff across a range of delivery platforms; contribute collaboratively to a media and communications calendar ensuring the coordinated promotion of campaigns, announcements and events; build and maintain productive internal and external stakeholder/media relationships; and provide event support to the Strategic Communication Manager. About you You will have demonstrated media and communications experience which includes writing and editing media releases, news stories, EDMs, corporate document and digital content including spelling, grammar, punctuation, ‘plain English’, tone, and brand style. You will possess: organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks, collate material from several sources and produce a range of content within competing deadlines; ability to work as part of a team, build relationships and work collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders; experience in proactive and reactive media; and communication and presentation skills with some experience in social media, photography, and video production. All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements. How to apply Please apply by Sunday, 12 October 2025 Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages. View position description Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries. Let our staff tell you more.
