Job Description
Overview:
Full-time, Continuing position
Professional HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About the role
As the Communications Manager – External Affairs and Media, you will play a leading role in engaging with the media to connect RMIT with industry, government and community audiences. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, Corporate Affairs and Media, you will be an experienced and trusted media advisor ready to play a key role to promote, position and protect the RMIT brand.
In this role you will work closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation to identify and amplify stories that bring the strategic priorities of the University to life, using strong media relationships to maximise coverage.
The role helps build media engagement capability by providing formal and informal coaching and training to academics and leaders across RMIT.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
Experience in a highly effective external communications function, working with media and managing risk and reputational issues.
Strong knowledge of the news cycle and excellent news sense.
Experience in communications planning, delivery and measurement that contributed to strategic organisational objectives.
Experience building and maintaining strong working relationships with key media representatives across all platforms.
Experience using data to guide and stakeholders and identifying emerging and unmet needs and to develop solutions to meet those needs.
The ability to advise leadership on managing public issues and directly undertake media/issues management.
The ability to coach managers and senior leaders and enable them to lead dialogue with their respective stakeholders.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The Engagement portfolio is responsible for the University’s key engagement functions including communications, experience (global marketing, global student recruitment, alumni), and business development and partnerships.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Adrian Ceddia - Senior Communications Manager via email [email protected].
Position description - Communications Manager - External Affairs and Media
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Applications Close:
19 Apr 2026 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, ****** orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Full-time, Continuing position
Professional HEW 8 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About the role
As the Communications Manager – External Affairs and Media, you will play a leading role in engaging with the media to connect RMIT with industry, government and community audiences. Reporting to the Senior Communications Manager, Corporate Affairs and Media, you will be an experienced and trusted media advisor ready to play a key role to promote, position and protect the RMIT brand.
In this role you will work closely with internal stakeholders across the organisation to identify and amplify stories that bring the strategic priorities of the University to life, using strong media relationships to maximise coverage.
The role helps build media engagement capability by providing formal and informal coaching and training to academics and leaders across RMIT.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
Experience in a highly effective external communications function, working with media and managing risk and reputational issues.
Strong knowledge of the news cycle and excellent news sense.
Experience in communications planning, delivery and measurement that contributed to strategic organisational objectives.
Experience building and maintaining strong working relationships with key media representatives across all platforms.
Experience using data to guide and stakeholders and identifying emerging and unmet needs and to develop solutions to meet those needs.
The ability to advise leadership on managing public issues and directly undertake media/issues management.
The ability to coach managers and senior leaders and enable them to lead dialogue with their respective stakeholders.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The Engagement portfolio is responsible for the University’s key engagement functions including communications, experience (global marketing, global student recruitment, alumni), and business development and partnerships.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Adrian Ceddia - Senior Communications Manager via email [email protected].
Position description - Communications Manager - External Affairs and Media
#LI-Hybrid
Applications Close:
19 Apr 2026 11.59 pm
RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, ****** orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Communications Manager - External Affairs and Media position is now open for candidates interested in the Media & Communication sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Media & Communication is a plus.
