Communications Officer

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Base pay range

A$91,843.49 / yr - A$97,964.71 / yr

Marketing and Communications provide university-wide strategic marketing and communications advice and develop, manage and implement marketing and communications activities (including advertising) across all Griffith audiences including prospective and current students, staff, alumni, donors and corporate partners.

About the Opportunity

We're seeking a dynamic Communications Officer to help elevate the University's public profile through strategic and effective engagement with both mainstream and specialist media outlets. In this role, you'll work closely with senior leaders, academics, and researchers to uncover compelling stories that align with the University's strategic goals and resonate with local, regional, and national audiences.

Key Responsibilities

As Communications Officer, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the reputation and visibility of the University by delivering high-impact media and publicity campaigns. Your core duties will include :

• Showcasing Griffith's achievements across corporate, research, student, alumni, and staff areas through mainstream, specialist, and social media.
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key journalists and media outlets, including industry-specific publications.
• Proactively identifying media opportunities for academic experts to contribute to public discourse, responding to media enquiries, monitoring coverage, and providing feedback to stakeholders.
• Researching, writing, editing, and distributing high-quality content including media releases, op-eds, feature articles, and digital content that highlights the University's impact.
• Leading the editorial process and overseeing the design and production of approved publications.
• Developing and implementing strategic publicity plans to support key campaigns and announcements.
• Coordinating press conferences and media visits, managing logistics, and collaborating with photographers and videographers to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Collaborating with internal teams across Marketing and Communications—including the video content team—to deliver integrated media materials and campaigns.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a media-savvy communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about telling stories that matter.

About you

• Degree in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a related role or professional experience equivalent to a minimum of 5 years in a related role.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is a continuing opportunity based at Nathan or Gold Coast. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 6 Salary – Base range -$91,843.49 - $97,964.71 + 17% super. Full package range - $107,456.89 - $114,618.72

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer :

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you're from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith's Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following :

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth, Talent Acquisition Partner on l.whitworth@griffith.edu.au

Closing date : Sunday 13th July @ 11 : 59PM. All applications must be submitted online

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionMarketing
• IndustriesHigher Education

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