Media and Content Officer

Marketing and Communication (M&C)
Full-time, permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $78,+44- $87,750 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 5)
Based at our St. Lucia Campus


About This Opportunity

Join our dynamic team as a Media and Content Officer and help to shape the University's storytelling for our key audiences of media, industry, government and community. You'll collaborate closely with the Manager, Media and Content, to create compelling content that supports UQ's strategic objectives in research, education, and community engagement.

This is a unique opportunity for an emerging communicator to refine their skills in a fast-paced, content-rich environment, working alongside a team of dedicated professionals.



Key responsibilities will include:
Support the media team by liaising with subject matter experts, internal and external stakeholders, and assisting with media strategies and communication plans.
Research, create and produce original multimedia content to effectively tell the stories of the University's researchers, staff and students.
Assist with the production and monitoring of social media content, as well as managing content calendars to ensure timely and relevant updates across the University's channels.
Respond to media enquiries, assist journalists with gathering information, and build strong relationships with a broad range of media outlets.


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