• Melbourne Location, fixed term 12 month parental leave cover
• ADF base $80,925 - $91,533 plus super and further 3rd party NFP salary packaging
• Lead the planning and delivery of media and public relations initiatives

The ADF encourages cultural diversity and our programs are reflective of our community partners, stakeholders and community at large.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

About us

The Alcohol & Drug Foundation(ADF) is Australia's leading organisation committed to inspiring positive change and delivering evidence-based approaches to minimise alcohol and drug harm. With a staff group of over 140 passionate people working across the country we are driven by our vision of lives unlimited by alcohol and drug harm.

About the role

The Media Manager is responsible for raising awareness of the ADF, its programs and advocacy messages through targeted media and brand positioning. This role requires strategic media management and the ability to work within a strong advocacy environment. The Media Manager is instrumental in forming positive relationships with journalists, opinion leaders and government departments while managing reputational risk. You will also be required to establish success measures and evaluate outcomes to ensure delivery of the strategic plan and objectives.

For a position description and more information please visit our careers page at https://adf.org.au/about/careers/ 

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification with at least 5-6 years professional experience in public relations, communications or media
• Demonstrated experience and skills in the planning and delivery of effective media liaison and engagement, to enhance brand profile and increase awareness of cause
• Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills for a broad range of stakeholders, audiences and media
• Ability to draft, edit, pitch and appropriately time new press releases
• Strong understanding of cross channel digital marketing principles
• Existing strong networks across channels and media platforms
• Excellent influencing skills
• Problem-solving and team leadership skills within a dynamic, changing environment

To apply

To apply, please include a resume and cover letter responding to the Position Description's Capabilities Profile by the close date.

Please note, any application that doesn't respond to the job ad requirements may not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Carmel Green - [email protected] using the subject line: Media Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.