Full time opportunity, fixed term for 3 months with possibility of extension Develop and implement proactive media and public relations strategies promoting Faculty of Medicine and Health research Base Salary $121,508 - $137,032 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Media and PR Adviser is responsible for promoting research, reputation and teaching in the Faculty of Medicine and Health. This role will develop and implement proactive media and public relations strategies that support faculty initiatives and strategies and identify faculty achievements and research stories for media placement to increase the University's media profile and to enhance the University's brand positioning. The role includes responding to media enquiries and coordinating other media activities and outreach. You will lead content creation while managing media relationships and oversee daily monitoring and analysis of media activity in line with strategic objectives. Your key responsibilities will be to: develop and execute agreed to media and public relations strategies to support major faculty initiatives assist the Senior Media and PR Adviser, Faculty of Medicine and Health in the development and execution media strategies identify, develop, write and promote stories and cross-channel content regarding the complete range of faculty research, teaching and community engagement activities create, build, and maintain key working relationships with relevant journalists, writers and specialist reporters in TV, print, radio and online environments build strong relationships and provide expert media and public relations advice to the Dean, Heads of MDIs, and senior leaders including senior academic staff About you Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience a strong ability to translate complex ideas, including in medicine and health or STEM, and translate them to media-accessible stories demonstrated experience pitching to the media and obtaining coverage, with a strong understanding of how the news cycle works and how media and its audience is changing proven stakeholder management skills and relationship development skills, with the ability to build relationships with media and research academics highly developed written and oral communication skills with experience in writing for social media, media releases and strategies relevant IT skills in online publishing, media distribution and engaging with relevant audiences open to contributing to occasional paid overtime as required. While the role will focus on the Faculty of Medicine and Health the University reserves the right to transfer the portfolio responsibilities of this position based on workload or business needs. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. If you are a current employee of the University or a contingent worker with access to Workday, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kristy Fairweather, Recruitment Operations, by email to kristy.fairweather@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description forthis role. Applications Close Monday 21 April 2025 11:59 PM