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Bachelor of Media (Creative Arts)
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Public Affairs Officer Grade 1, Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts Assist in the development of information packages and products, including media releases, articles for publications, copy for advertisements, and new media. Liaise with line areas and senior staff on issues and projects and, under direction, with the Minister's office and the media. Manage contractors and external providers including graphic designers and printers. Undertake tasks associated with public affairs projects, such as launches, media conferences, meetings and events organisation. |
Where can our graduates go?
This course is intended to provide skills and knowledge for employment in a diverse range of positions including in the public service (for example, media and public affairs units), community groups, industry, education media, film and TV production companies, publishers, advertising, and arts organisations, to name a few.
Policy & Project Officers, Australian Communications and Media Authority The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications and telecommunications. Duties: The Policy and Project Officers are responsible for assisting in the development of allocation methodologies and setting administrative prices for radiofrequency spectrum, assisting in the management of telephone numbering resources, establishing and managing relations with communications industry, and the assisting in the management of the legislative platform for radiocommunications licensing, including space systems and prohibited devices. |
Some Occupations
- Advertising Account Executive
- Announcer/Broadcaster/Presenter
- Arts Administrator
- Broadcast Monitor
- Cadet Journalist
- Communications Officer
- Content Strategist
- Copy writer
- Corporate Writer
- Creative Writer
- Digital Media Assistant
- Digital Media Designer
- Digital Media Specialist
- Digital Sales Manager
- Editorial Assistant
- Electoral Officer
- Graduate Administrative Assistant
- Graduate Media Consultant
- Information and Publications Officer
- Journalist
- Marketing Co-ordinator/Assistant
- Marketing Officer
- Media & Communications Coordinator
- Media & Public relations Officer
- Media Advisor
- Media Consultant
- Media Liaison Officer
- Media Production Manager
- Ministerial Advisor
- Multimedia Researcher
- On-line journalist
- Online Producer
- Online producer
- Online Writer/Editor
- Policy / Program Officer
- Production Coordinator
- Project Coordinator, Digital Media
- Project Officer
- Promotion Officer
- Proof reader
- Public Relations Officer
- Publications Coordinator
- Publications Officer
- Publicity Assistant
- Publicity Officer
- Publisher
- Publishing Assistant
- Research Assistant
- TVC Production Co-ordinator/Administrator
- Video Journalist
- Web Content Editor
Adelaide Festival Centre Anthony Steel Fellowship Duties: The Fellowship will provide graduates (Arts, Media, Marketing, Communications) with intensive marketing and programming experience with South Australia's leading arts organization. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn and experience many of the aspects that make up the programming, marketing, audience development and production functions of arts administration. There will also be the opportunity to further develop vital creative and networking skills, critical to an arts administrator. The Fellow will be expected to assist in developing further the Festival Centre's link between education and practical experience while also fostering the interface between students and the arts industry locally and even internationally. There will be specific projects to undertake that will contribute to the Festival Centre's objectives as well as provide the opportunity to showcase skills and improve chances of future employment. Essential Minimum Qualifications: An appropriate degree (or in process of currently completing). |
Potential Employers
- Adelaide fringe Inc.
- Advertiser Newspapers Limited
- Arts SA
- Australia Council for the Arts
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
- Australian Communications and Media Authority
- Beyond Imagination Entertainment
- Carclew Youth Arts Centre Inc.
- Centrelink
- Department for Environment and Heritage (SA)
- Department of Broadband, Communications And The Digital Economy
- Department of Primary Industries and Resources
- Department of the Premier and Cabinet
- Dept of Health and Ageing
- Dept of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts
- E-Channel
- Fairfax Business Media
- Harvey Norman
- John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
- Mars Australia
- Media Resource Centre
- MTV Networks Australia
- Multimedia Australia
- News Digital Media (News Limited)
- Penguin Group (Australia)
- Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA)
- Procter & Gamble
- SA Lotteries
- The LifeStyle Channel
Publications/Media Officer, Transport Workers Union SA/NT Branch (TWU ) The Transport Workers Union SA/NT Branch (TWU) is a strong, progressive union representing workers across the transport industries. This role involves the writing, design and editing of print and photographic material for union publications, including the TWU journal & website, preparing media releases and campaign newsletters, and building rapport with the media to advance the aims of our members. The Union is looking for an enthusiastic person with a publications/media background keen to develop skills in journalism, communications, website management, desktop publishing or media studies; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and MS Office; an eye for detail; a belief in the role trade unions play in the workplace and must be able to work in a team environment. New journalism/media studies university graduates are encouraged to apply |
Australian Graduate Survey
Graduate Careers Australia's (GCA) annual Australian Graduate Survey ( AGS ) is a study of the activities of new higher education graduates around four months after the completion of their qualifications. New graduates are surveyed regarding their major activities, including full-time study, full or part-time employment, seeking employment or their unavailability for work or study.
Project Officer, Communications , Anglicare SA In this fantastic "hands on" role you will be developing and implementing strategic communication and knowledge management systems to strengthen internal relationships. You will work closely with the Senior Project Officer Business Support to develop creative employee involvement strategies, preparing various written communication and gathering and disseminating information on services. You will maintain close relationships with the Management Team to facilitate effective internal communication. You will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, an ability to develop a rapport with a variety of people, ability to develop high-quality information in a variety of formats and be able to meet tight deadlines. You'll have post-secondary qualifications in a relevant field such as journalism, public relations or business, a current driver's licence and access to your own vehicle (generous mileage allowance will be paid). |
2007 Graduates at a glance:
- Of bachelor degree graduates who were available for full-time employment in 2007; 95 per cent were employed within four months of completing their degrees
- One-fifth of respondents (20.0 per cent), were undertaking further full-time study after completing their bachelor qualifications
- The typical (median) annual starting salary for new Australian resident bachelor degree graduates aged less than 25 and in their first full-time employment in Australia was $43,000
Source: Australian Graduate Survey , Graduate Careers Australia (GCA)
Additional information from: GradsOnline
ABC Cadet Journalist Program The ABC's News Division is offering a number of positions in its Cadet Journalist training program. The successful applicants will be offered a one-year training contract and will be trained as journalists for radio, television and online news. Applicants should have appropriate tertiary qualifications or have substantial practical experience in journalism. Applicants must have initiative, well-developed research and writing skills and good communication skills. A broadcast quality voice is essential. A demonstrated interest in news and current affairs is required as is a familiarity with all ABC News and Current Affairs output. Applicants must also be able to work well in a team and take direction. The successful applicant may be required to relocate interstate during training. At completion of training, and based on performance, an opportunity to join a regional newsroom may be offered. |
More information
For more detailed information check out the Careers Fact Files in the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre Resource Room.
Graduate Opportunities lists major graduate programs. Copies of these are available at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or can be viewed online . Search our online recruitment links for other graduate recruitment sites.
Journalist, The River News The successful applicant will have the experience and desire to head up news reporting from Burra under direction from the editor. This small but growing newspaper is vital to the communities it serves and the successful applicant will be given the autonomy to improve readership by expanding the appeal of the paper. The Mid North Broadcaster's prime circulation is in Burra, Eudunda, Jamestown and Peterborough and the towns in between. Time management, the ability to work autonomously and to deadlines are important attributes required for this position. Journalism qualifications and experience will be highly regarded but a self-starter with a desire to shape the readership and direction of this newspaper will also be looked upon favourably. |
The Centre has a number of programs that can assist you:
- graduate employment services including recruitment fairs, employer activities online vacancies and our graduate email vacancy list;
- information and assistance with your job search;
- graduate skill development programs;
- opportunities to gain industry experience including vacation work and work experience; and
- career development services
For more information explore this website.
This material has been produced from the Graduate Destinations Survey, Flinders University and Graduate Careers Council of Australia materials, Graduate Opportunities, Professional Associations and Careers and Employer Liaison Centre research.
Graduate Officer - Communications , The Land Management Corporation The Land Management Corporation (LMC) is responsible for managing and developing the South Australian Government's portfolio of land assets. A position exists for an enthusiastic recent or near graduate to join the LMC communication's team. The successful applicant will work in a dynamic small team delivering communication, community engagement, event management and media functions for the corporation and its major projects. LMC is looking for applicants with
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Some Web Sites
Culture and Recreation Portal
Media Resource Centre (MRC)
Australian Interactive Media Association (AIMIA)
COMjobs - a weekly email bulletin that advertises job vacancies and other opportunities for professional communicators in Australia and New Zealand
Public Relations Institute of AustraliaAdvertising Federation of Australia - information on careers, graduate trainee program
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
The Media Federation of Australia (MFA)
Graduate Careers Australia At the GCA site Industry Career Profiles are available on Media & The Arts, IT, Marketing and more
Graduate Opportunities - Industry career profiles available for consultancy, government administration, information technology, consultancy, media and communication, sales & marketing, telecommunications and more. There are lists of Graduate vacancies, employer profiles and details of Graduate Recruitment Programs
South Australian Public Sector Graduate Recruitment program
Australian Public Sector Graduate Career Opportunities
Internet Industry Association - lists many IT employers around Australia who are members of the Association
Encore Magazine
IF-Inside Film
Arts Hub Australia - the online home for Australia's Arts workers with jobs, news and resources. All subscribers receive Arts Hub's creative jobs classifieds and creative trade news: http://www.artshub.com.au/au
Screen Hub is the daily email News and Jobs service for people working in the Australian film and television industries (annual subscription)
Broadband Bananas is the world's biggest networking organisation for the Interactive TV and Broadband industries
Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT)
Myfuture - comprehensive Australian careers information
Digital Media Graduate. Clemenger Group Are you looking to get into media & advertising? Online advertising is growing at a phenomenal rate, and as such we are looking to expand our new and ever increasing digital team. TOTAL Digital is the online media arm of TOTAL Advertising & Communications (part of the Clemenger Group) based in Sydney. We are seeking a recent graduate who finds the web interesting and is keen to work in this exciting area of advertising You will learn all about how online advertising works and develop high, in-demand skills in new media. You will be assisting and working on established clients and campaigns (including one of webs biggest media properties), tasks you will be required to assist in will include:
Computer Skills Required This is a fantastic opportunity to fast-track your way in the digital media & advertising industry! |
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