Media and Communications Officer

We're looking for a Media and Communications Officer to join Aussie Broadband on a 12-month maximum-term contract. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for communications, media, and storytelling to help share our stories, support media activity, and contribute to both internal and external communications. If you're a strong communicator who enjoys building relationships and creating engaging content, we'd love to hear from you. This is a hybrid role, based in our Melbourne CBD office. At Aussie Broadband we believe difference is something to celebrate. Being advocates for Inclusion and Diversity means our team can bring their whole selves to work and allows us to better represent our customers and the communities that we serve. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer , supporting and celebrating difference is just one way that we demonstrate our value of ‘Be good to people’ everyday. Join us as we continue to grow and make a mark as the 4th largest telco in Australia! Why work for Aussie? Founded in regional Victoria almost 20 years ago, we are local from the ground up. What started in a living room in Morwell, has now expanded to every corner of Australia - we’re growing fast and not slowing down! Our fantastic culture lives and breathes our values: Don't be ordinary, be awesome Think BIG No bullsh*t Be good to people Have fun We are proud to be a B Corp Certified company , which means we’re good to our people, our customers, and the planet by maintaining the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. We care about our community through our Pledge 1% commitment , sponsorship programs and our paid staff community service leave offering. But don’t just take our word for it – We have been named one of the top employers in Australia by HRD magazine . The good stuff 26 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers (in addition to any government-paid leave) Discounted internet up to the value of $109 per month 20% off our Mobile services Day to day benefits like flexible working arrangements, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts with big names like Specsavers, HCF and many more Celebrating you! With monthly rewards and recognition Internal training and resources for you to continue to learn, grow and achieve your career goals Yearly allowance for amazing Aussie merch Fitness Passport for access to multiple gyms and pools across Australia Let’s talk about you To be successful in this role you will possess: Degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, or similar, with relevant experience Experience in media relations, copywriting, and content creation Strong understanding of the Australian media landscape Excellent written communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Creative thinker with a proactive and innovative approach Understanding of Continuous Disclosure requirements How will you support our “Why?” Create and share engaging content across media and internal communication channels Monitor media coverage and identify opportunities to promote the Aussie Broadband brand Support media relations activities, including journalist engagement and responding to enquiries Assist with award submissions and recognition opportunities Help coordinate internal communication initiatives, including employee stories and business updates Manage and facilitate internal engagement programs and events Build strong relationships across the business to uncover and share success stories Support the team with issues and crisis communications when required Contribute as a collaborative member of the broader Corporate Affairs team Ready to join? Hit the apply button to submit your application and our fantastic team will be in touch! Even if you feel you don’t meet all the requirements, we’d still love to hear your story. We like to think outside the box with the people we hire. If you have any questions, get in touch today with our team at Just a heads up, we can’t take applications through email, so make sure you apply via the job link we've set for this role, so you don't miss out!