Approx. $80-$85 per hour plus Super dependent on experience Assignment duration is up to 6-8 weeks. April Start Melbourne CBD location/Hybrid Arrangement Media Manager opportunity Approx. $80-$85 per hour plus Super dependent on experience Assignment duration is up to 6-8 weeks. April Start Melbourne CBD location/Hybrid Arrangement About the role Our client, a government agency, requires an experienced Media Manager to join them on a short-term assignment for a duration of up to a period of 6-8 weeks based in Melbourne CBD. As the Media Manager, you will be responsible for guiding the development of long-term proactive and reactive media strategies and integrating these strategies with broader organisational objectives. You will also lead a small team in contributing to efforts to increase community understanding of the work undertaken by the agency. Key Accountabilities Key tasks and responsibilities will include: Setting media and public affairs strategy, representing the organisation in significant engagements and develop collaborative partnerships Guiding the development of long-term media relations and public affairs strategies Overseeing the integration of proactive and media strategies with broader organisational objectives Providing leadership guidance to a small team of media officers responding to complex daily media enquiries and issues in a challenging, high-volume work and operating environment. Providing high-quality advice to senior leaders in relation to media engagement strategies and issues management Producing executive communication materials such as presentations, speeches, briefs and reports to support senior leaders Knowledge and Skills Knowledge and skills that you will need to demonstrate include: Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in developing and executing complex media engagement strategies with prior Victoria media management/public relations experience Demonstrated proactive and reactive media management skills, including preparation of spokesperson briefing and support materials Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts and stakeholders Demonstrated experience in crisis communications Highly creative with exceptional written and verbal communication skills Qualifications Tertiary qualification in Media, Communications, Public Relations or related field, or relevant experience in media and or communications How to apply Please apply online using the appropriate link below forwarding a copy of your cover letter and resume highlighting your media experience, your government experience, and your suitability for the role. Please submit your application to Edgardo Robinson quoting ref. 248675. Please note : Candidates with previous Victorian media management/public relations experience will be highly regarded The pay rate offered is inclusive of 25% casual loading The anticipated hours per week are 38 (7.6 hours per day) for this contract Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen. Casual Loading Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles. Consultant Edgardo.Robinson@hudson.com Reference number: 248675 Profession:Marketing, Communications & DigitalMarketing Communications Company: Hudson Date posted: 20th Feb, 2026
