This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, early career professional who would enjoy:

• Amplifying the activities of a foundation that delivers significant national impact.
• Conducting interviews and writing stories about some remarkable Australian leaders.
• Using social media and digital tools to expand audience reach.
• Working in a small, friendly and passionate team.

Each year the General Sir John Monash Foundation awards postgraduate scholarships to Australians to study overseas at world-leading institutions so they can return as creative, impactful leaders with global skills. The John Monash Scholarships are proudly supported by governments, companies, universities, trusts, foundations and individuals, all of whom share a passion for nation-building, very much in the spirit of General Sir John Monash. Scholars are supported during and after their study by the John Monash Foundation Leadership Academy, which provides leadership development, mentoring and masterclasses.

If you like telling great stories, you will love interviewing John Monash Scholars and helping them achieve success. They are established and emerging leaders in fields as varied as law, public policy, medicine, engineering, the environment, Indigenous rights, artificial intelligence, robotics, science, finance, social cohesion, technology, the arts, defence, mathematics and more.

The Media and Communications Officer will play a critical role in ensuring that:

• Stories are shared with the right audiences on the most effective platforms.
• The foundation’s website is optimised to showcase activities and champion the brand.
• Brochures, reports and other collateral are tailored and effective.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to help manage major events, such as national and international symposia, the John Monash Leadership Series, the annual John Monash Oration and presentation ceremonies. They will enjoy engaging with senior executives in the public and private sectors.

This is a great opportunity for a media and communications or public relations professional looking to broaden their experience – someone who likes the idea of making a positive difference every day. The appointee will be comfortable managing a mixture of hand-on tasks and working to deadlines and budgets.

For further information, please contact Vanessa Lee on [email protected], using the subject line: Media and Communications Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs, or +61 (0) 3 96202428.