Deputy Communications and Media Manager

Salary: $125K + 16.5% Super
Location: Melbourne CBD
Keywords: Media, Communications, Associate Manager, Melbourne CBD

Our client is seeking a Media and Communications Associate Manager to join their dynamic team in Melbourne CBD. This role offers an attractive salary of $125K + 16.5% Super, reflecting the level of expertise required for this position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with, advocate for, and empower professionals within the healthcare sector, maximising their influence over their professions, working environments, and the healthcare system for the benefit of their professions and the broader community.

• Attractive salary package: $125K + 16.5% Super
• Based in Melbourne CBD
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within the healthcare sector.

What Sets This Company Apart:

Our client is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals by providing a platform that maximizes their influence over their careers, work environments, and the broader healthcare system. They foster an inclusive workplace where every individual’s contributions are valued and recognised. With a strong commitment to professional development, the company offers extensive opportunities for growth and advancement.

Key Benefits:

• Additional public holidays & annual leave
• Flexi days (one per month) and ADOs (one per month), equating to two extra days off each month.
• Flexible and remote work options: Full-time staff enjoy a hybrid model with three days in the office and two from home.
• Up to five professional development leave days per calendar year.

What you'll do:

As a Media and Communications Associate Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Communications and Media team. You will be responsible for monitoring relevant media and current affairs developments, identifying opportunities for media exposure, and contributing to the maintenance of a strong brand presence across various platforms. Your excellent research skills will enable you to produce accurate, easily understood materials and publications that effectively communicate our client's mission. Additionally, you will represent the team in change management initiatives and other projects as required.

• Oversee and allocate activities of the Communications and Media team
• Monitor relevant media and current affairs developments
• Work proactively with the team to identify media, communication and publication opportunities
• Contribute to maintenance of a strong brand including impactful publications, websites and social media content
• Apply sound research and written communications skills to produce accurate, easily understood materials and publications
• Provide representation for and participate in change management and other projects as required

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Media and Communications Associate Manager role will bring a wealth of experience from a background in journalism, public relations or communications. Your proven track record in media issues management or journalism will be key to your success in this role. Your strong research abilities coupled with your exceptional writing skills will enable you to tell compelling stories that resonate with our audience. Your ability to lead small teams or mentor/support other team members will be crucial in this role. Lastly, your strong critical thinking capacity will allow you to navigate complex situations with ease.

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in journalism, public relations, communications or similar discipline
• Experience in media issues management or significant journalism experience
• Strong research, writing, story-telling experience
• Ability to convey complex information in simple language to tight deadlines
• Experience leading small teams or mentoring/supporting other team members
• Strong critical thinking capacity
• Ideally Healthcare background

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a role that offers significant impact within the healthcare sector, apply today!

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Nicola Wheeler on 61 3 8628 2100 for a confidential discussion.