About the College

The Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) is a not-for-profit organisation responsible for the training, assessment and continuing professional development of emergency physicians as well as the advancement of professional standards in emergency medicine in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are a specialist medical College with a strong purpose, positive environment and a CEO and Executive leadership team who lead our commitment to supporting our membership, staff and values of Equity, Respect, Integrity, and Collaboration.

The Position

We are currently seeking an accomplished Media Advisor to support the delivery of external facing communications across media and events relating to the College’s advocacy and branding. This is a full-time and permanent position based in Melbourne, Australia.

Working closely with the Manager, Media Relations, you will use your expertise to ensure we are delivering on the business plan and strategic media plan to position the College as the leader in emergency medicine education, training, assessment, policy and advocacy.

Much of the Media work at the College, in collaboration with the Policy and Advocacy team, can make a real difference in health system reform and seeks to address systematic challenges within Emergency Medicine whilst influencing healthcare outcomes for vulnerable and diverse populations within Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

Paired with a relevant tertiary qualification, our ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive media and/or media relations experience working in news media and with a range of digital and social media channels.
• Exceptional written communication skills including experience writing for the web, traditional media, and/or academic publications.
• A proven ability to distil complex technical content into simplistic customer centric language and written pieces.
• A demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders including doctors, external media and employees to deliver successful outcomes.
• Experience with policy and political engagement will be highly regarded.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced role and to work for an organisation with a strong purpose, then we encourage you to apply today!

What's on Offer

ACEM offers excellent staff benefits including:

• Flexible work arrangements, within a hybrid work environment.
• Option to work 9, pay 10 fortnight.
• Access to Member Advantage, offering a range of discounts across travel, dining, shopping and health and wellbeing.
• Active corporate social responsibility

For further information, please contact People, Culture and Experience via email [email protected], using the subject line: Media Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs, or via phone (03) 8679 8821.

A position description is available below. 

ACEM is an Equal Opportunity Employer who promotes, embraces and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Māori are encouraged to apply.