• Marketing and Communication

• Be a part  of the storytelling that shapes the University’s profile and impact.

• Salary will be in the range $83,776.44- $93,121.41 plus 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5) 

• Full-time, Permanent - based at our beautiful St Lucia Campus 

About This Opportunity  

Join our dynamic media team as a Media and Content Officer where you’ll help to uncover and share compelling stories that showcase the impact of our researchers, staff, and students. As part of the high-performing Media and Content, you’ll work closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders to create engaging content, manage media enquiries, and report on the outcomes of stories that elevate the University’s profile across news and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, and pitch stories that enhance the University’s reputation

• Respond to media enquiries and build relationships with journalists

• Help to produce engaging content across multiple channels

• Proactively spot opportunities to promote UQ’s research, teaching and community engagement.

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: 

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 

• 17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading 

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

• 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 

• Career development opportunities – access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program 

• On campus childcare options 

• Affordable parking (from just $6.40 a day) 

• Salary packaging options.

About You  

Make your mark in a role where your storytelling helps showcase ideas, people, and achievements that matter across UQ. Combining media awareness with strong writing skills, you know how to identify compelling stories and deliver them in a way that captures attention and demonstrates UQ’s contribution to society. You’re organised, proactive, and confident managing media enquiries and working with academic and professional staff.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Degree in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Ability to manage media enquiries and successfully pitch stories

• Strong writing and editing skills with good attention to detail

• Organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Experience using digital and social media to enhance reach and engagement

• Willingness to work occasional out-of-hours and participate in an on-call media roster.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. 

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

Questions?  

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Emma Blackwood - [email protected]

For application enquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] stating the job reference number R-63618 in the subject line.  
 

Want to Apply?  

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:    

• Resume 

• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section 

Our strength 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, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact [email protected]. 

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.  

Applications close R-63618 at 11.00pm AEST Sunday 10th May 2026