Manager, Media and Public Relations - RemoteDescriptionAbout Our Watch Our Watch is a national leader in the primary prevention of violence against women and their children.
Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence.
Our role is to stop violence before it starts.
We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise.
About the role Hybrid and remote working arrangements availableFixed term to 30 November 2025$125,256 - $146,609 + 11.5% super + 17.5% annual leave loading + on-call allowanceAre you passionate about social change and skilled in shaping powerful messages?
Join us as Manager, Media & Public Affairs and help advance our mission to prevent violence against women.
Due to extended leave within the team, Our Watch is searching for an experienced manager to lead our media engagement activity.
Working within a dynamic and supportive Marketing & Communications team, you'll identify opportunities, provide strategic media advice and lead a small team of media professionals.
About you You are a skilled communicator with a knack for storytelling and a strategic mindset.You thrive in a collaborative environment, are comfortable providing strategic media advice to senior stakeholders, and can respond quickly to emerging issues and opportunities.You understand advocacy and know how to work with a cross-section of teams to develop positioning pillars which cut through with the media and the public.You're passionate about good leadership and thrive on building teams from the ground up.You love problem solving, and can expertly manage media issues with sensitivity, efficiency and an astute political lens.While not necessarily from the prevention sector, you understand Our Watch's vision and mission.Why work for us Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work.
Our Watch was recently recognised at the 2023 Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program and received an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector.
A few of our unique award-winning benefits include:
Commitment to work-life balance for staff, including flexible hours/ways of working and 5 additional personal leave days per year.12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents.Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave.How to apply To apply, please click on the apply now button and upload your current resume and cover letter for consideration.
Providing a direct response to the key selection criteria is optional, however please ensure you demonstrate in your written application that your capabilities fulfill the requirements of this position.
Applications close 5.30pm Friday 22 November 2024 however applications will be assessed as received.
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