• Play a role in fighting wildlife extinction
• 3 exciting positions (2 x ongoing full-time positions, 1 x fixed term part time 22.8 hrs per week position)
• Based at Melbourne Zoo
• Salary - Band 5, starting from $95,662 per annum + 10.5% superannuation

Zoo Victoria operates world-class zoos on four sites: Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Kyabram Fauna Park. Victoria's zoos are made up of passionate, energetic and driven employees committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Every person, from an extensive range of disciplines, plays an important role in helping the organisation realise its vision to become a world leading zoo-based conservation organisation.

The Senior Reporter roles are responsible for developing and delivering appealing digital content about our animals, campaigns, activities, events and people, which engages our targeted audiences, promotes Zoos Victoria's fighting extinction message and encourages visitation.

As part of the Digital Newsroom team, the Senior Reporters will proactively identify public relations opportunities for Zoos Victoria and liaise with the other Senior Reporters to ensure a coordinated approach to pitching stories to traditional media and digital channels.

The successful applicant will have superb writing skills and a keen eye for newsworthy content, an excellent working knowledge of traditional and new media, a proven ability to work in cross-functional teams, be highly organised, and have a passion for wildlife and the environment.

For more information on these role, please refer to the position descriptions available on our current vacancies webpage at zoo.org.au/hr.

Please submit a maximum two-page cover letter, and resume by clicking on the 'Apply Now' link below.

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Senior Manager - Digital Newsroom, Natalie Filmer at [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Reporters x3 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Zoos Victoria welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, Zoos Victoria will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability, illness or injury. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please advise via [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Reporters x3 enquiry via EthicalJobs or visit https://www.zoo.org.au/about-us/careers/inclusion-and-diversity/ for more information.

A position description is attached.