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There's something special about spending your days alongside like-minded people, just as committed to purposeful work as you. At Save the Children Australia, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most.
A place to make a difference:
In this full-time, permanent role, you'll join our Media team to advance children's rights by delivering strategic media engagement, compelling campaigns and high-impact storytelling that raise the profile of our work and influence social change across Australia and beyond.
You will make a difference by:
Developing and delivering media strategies and campaigns that drive awareness, influence policy and advance children's rights.
Creating compelling content and securing high-profile coverage across traditional and digital media channels.
Building strong relationships with journalists and media stakeholders to position Save the Children as a trusted voice.
Supporting spokespersons with media coaching, messaging and interview preparation.
Championing child safeguarding, youth participation and ethical engagement across all communications activities.
A place to feel valued:
Your expertise in media relations, strategic communications and storytelling drives advocacy, secures impactful coverage and elevates the voices of children and young people.
This role requires:
Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into compelling content.
Proven success in media relations,



story pitching and securing coverage across traditional and digital channels.
Strong knowledge of the Australian media landscape and a passion for children's rights and advocacy.
Creativity, resilience and adaptability, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Relevant media or communications experience, a commitment to child safeguarding, and a collaborative, values-driven approach.
A place to belong:
We are diverse personalities, backgrounds and talents, embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation, and offer a range of rewards for your effort, including:
Opportunity to work on additional projects to enable you to stretch and feel connected to programs in a different way
Internal employment and development opportunities
Support for workplace wellness, including access to our free, confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
Celebrate and feel supported in your diversity. We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve, allowing you to bring your whole self to work (if that's what you want!).
Full salary packaging benefits (please use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!)
Extra leave to use in a range of ways to ensure you're able to perform at your optimum




Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Does this sound like the place for you?
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Applications close
4pm AEST, Monday 17 th August ****.
For more information about a career at Save, visit our Careers Page.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. D iversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups . But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn't quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at . We're dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your r ace, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working workplace for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S; legislation.
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Position Description – Media Advisor
Job Location Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane, or from any location on the east coast, Australia
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📌 Media Advisor (Adelaide)
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