Job No.: 678691

Location: Melbourne CBD

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $116,075 - $128,126 pa HEW Level 8 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Combine your passion for climate action and your skills in strategic communications. Climateworks Centre is looking for an Editorial Content Manager to lead our multi-channel external communications strategies. This senior role is pivotal in amplifying our mission to achieve net zero emissions across Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Impactful Work: Drive the development and implementation of editorial strategies that influence government, business, industry, and media.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with diverse teams across Climateworks Centre and the Monash Sustainable Development Institute.
• Leadership Opportunities: Build editorial capacity and foster a proactive team culture focused on storytelling and impactful communication.
• Dynamic Challenges: Thrive in a fluid business environment, adapting to rapid changes and pioneering research topics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage editorial, content, and release strategies aligned with our strategic priorities.
• Amplify the work of the Climateworks Centre through engaging storytelling and data analysis.
• Empower staff to communicate confidently and effectively with key audiences.
• Stay attuned to international legislative, regulatory, and policy issues impacting our mission.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Extensive background in editorial content strategy, project management, and strategic advice.
• Skills: Exceptional written and oral communication, relationship building, and analytical abilities.
• Education: Postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in publishing, media, or communications.
• Attributes: Resilient, entrepreneurial, globally minded, and politically savvy.

Make a Difference with Us. Join us in accelerating climate action and making a lasting impact.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

Please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter in which you address how you meet the Key Selection Criteria.

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Sophie Stefanakis, Communications Lead, +61 3 9903 8919 or [email protected] using the subject line: Editorial Content Manager - Climateworks Centre enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Position Description: Editorial Content Manager

Applications Close at 11:55pm AEST on the closing date.