Manager, Media and Content

• Marketing and Communication

• Full-time, permanent position

• Base salary will be in the range $111,154 - $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Work at our vibrant and conveniently located St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity 

As the Manager, Media and Content, you will be the 2IC for the media function at UQ, playing a crucial role in helping to shape the University’s storytelling and narrative for our key audiences of media, industry, government, and community.

Spearheading a team of 4 talented and passionate content and media specialists, and working closely with the Senior Manager, Media and Content, you will assist in developing and executing corporate communication content strategies aligned with the University’s strategic mission and priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy to enhance UQ’s reputation and align with strategic priorities, delivering high-quality content and respond to media enquiries.

• Lead editorial decision-making for the University’s primary content hub as a ‘chief-of-staff’ for the media and content function.

• Build relationships with UQ experts and specialist media to create relevant, strategically aligned content that meets high editorial standards across multiple platforms.

• Oversee content distribution strategies to maximise reach, monitor performance, and adjust tactics for optimal engagement.

• Provide expert advice on media and content development, collaborate across units, and ensure alignment with UQ’s communication goals, including occasional after-hours support.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)

• Salary packaging options

About You  

Our ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in communication, media, or content roles, with a demonstrated track record of creating and implementing strategic content plans and identifying emerging opportunities within the news cycle. You will possess excellent editorial judgment and a creative flair for crafting innovative content across multiple platforms, including video and digital media.

We value a strategic thinker who can quickly grasp complex topics and solve problems effectively under tight deadlines, ensuring a consistently high standard of work. Additionally, strong interpersonal, influencing, and advisory skills are essential, as the role requires the ability to work collaboratively to build support for new approaches and drive successful outcomes.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Position Description

Manager, Media and Content-PD

Questions? 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kim Lyell at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 
 

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section in the attached PD above.

• Resume 

Other Information 

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

Applications close Monday, 30 September at 11.00pm AEST (R-42015).