MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
General Sir John Monash Foundation
The General Sir John Monash Foundation was established in 2001. The Foundation's purpose is to identify and nurture outstanding Scholars who are destined to be Australia's future leaders and who through their work address major challenges facing Australia and, in part, the world.
The Foundation is now seeking a Media and Communications Officer to project and amplify the organisation’s activities. As the Foundation celebrates 20 years of awarding scholarships, it is essential that this is communicated to the right audiences using the right platforms. The Media and Communications Officer will develop and implement strategies to maximise the effectiveness of all internal and external communication, while having direct involvement in collateral development and management of events, such as national and international symposia, an annual Oration by a leading Australian, Scholar presentation ceremonies, workshops and special anniversaries. The appointee will improve the Foundation’s multi-channel storytelling and optimise the organisation’s website to ensure that it is a powerful portal that showcases activities and champions brand narratives.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and versatile Media and Communications Officer seeking a challenging and extremely fulfilling role. The successful candidate will have experience developing and executing communications plans, understand corporate affairs and brand, and be adroit in engaging with high-net-worth individuals and senior government officials. The appointee will have the a
bility to thrive with tight deadlines, manage budgets and be comfortable with the hands-on reality of working in a small, passionate team.
The General Sir John Monash Foundation is working alongside one of its in-kind partners, global executive search firm Perrett Laver, to help identify the widest possible field of suitable candidates and assist in the assessment of applicants against the requirements for the role.
The deadline for applications is midnight AEDT on Monday 20th November 2023.
For further information, initial enquiries and a discussion about the application please contact James Boyd on GSJMF@perrettlaver.com or on +61 (0)2 8075 4531.