At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead media strategy and shape industry reputation for a national body.
- Company: Join Meat & Livestock Australia, a trusted voice in the red meat industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, paid parental leave, wellbeing support, and career development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while shaping key industry conversations.
- Qualifications: Extensive media experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Lead media strategy for a nationally recognised industry body. Shape reputation and influence key industry conversations. Advise executives on media, issues and crisis management. Drive impactful communications across multiple channels.
About the Role
As Manager - Media and External Communications, you'll lead media relations, corporate messaging and reputation management, helping position MLA as the trusted voice of Australia's red meat and livestock industry. You'll partner with senior leaders, industry stakeholders and media to deliver strategic communications, manage issues and elevate MLA's profile.
Our ideal Manager - Media and External Communications has:
- Extensive experience in media, communications or public affairs.
- Strong stakeholder and media relationship management skills.
- Expertise in issues, crisis and reputation management.
- Exceptional writing, briefing and executive communication abilities.
- Experience advising senior leaders in complex environments.
- Ability to develop strategic narratives and communication plans.
- Confidence working in fast-paced, high-profile settings.
- Strong understanding of media performance and insights.
The successful candidate will be required to hold an appropriate visa/residency status for full-time employment in Australia.
What’s on offer?
The Australian red meat and livestock industry is passionate about caring for our animals, land, people and communities. Working together, we strive to push boundaries and continuously improve to ensure prosperity for the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We are focused on delivering world-leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability. At Meat & Livestock Australia we offer a flexible hybrid work environment and benefits including paid parental leave, wellbeing support, rebatable employer salary packaging and social club activities. You'll learn on the job in a supportive environment and have access to learning and development opportunities so that you can continue to grow and develop your career.
Who are we?
MLA - Meat & Livestock Australia is a service provider to the Australian red meat and livestock industry. We work in partnership with industry and the Australian Government to deliver marketing, research and development products and services to beef, sheep and goat producers, with the core purpose to deliver world-leading outcomes that fuel global competitiveness, sustainability and producer profitability. The Australian red meat and livestock industry makes a significant contribution to the economy and livelihoods of many Australians. Australian red meat is produced with care for the livestock and the environment and is an important part of a healthy balanced diet.
If you have a question in relation to the advertised position, contact the Human Resources team by emailing careers@mla.com.au. Candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the advertisement. MLA reserves the right to close applications for the position prior to the advertised date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Manager – Media and External Communications in Sydney employer: Meat & Livestock Australia Limited
At Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. Our Senior Financial Planning Analyst role offers not only competitive benefits like flexible hybrid working and paid parental leave, but also abundant opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the Australian red meat industry while enjoying a workplace that values curiosity and fresh thinking.
Contact Details:
Meat & Livestock Australia Limited Recruitment Team
