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Canberra
If you’re seeking an exciting and rewarding start to your career, improving the lives and opportunities of Australians, we want to hear from you! Find your passion at the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
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Generalist Jobs
Generalist jobs accept a wide range of disciplines including Communications
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Melbourne
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The Marketing Associate – Customer Lifecycle (B2C & B2B) reports into the Marketing Manager – Customer Lifecycle.
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Hong Kong
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At OKX, we believe our future is reshaped with technology. Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges.
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Regional South Australia
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Absolute gold mine of an opportunity for University Graduates looking to learn the ropes and climb their way into positions of leadership and success!
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Sydney
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Assistant Sydney is a well established and highly specialised recruitment firm. We are looking to speak with graduates in 2024/2025 who want to start a career in the world of recruitment!
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Sydney
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Unique steppingstone opportunity that will launch you into a long-term successful career!
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Applications are now open for our Property and Services Graduate Program. Your graduate experience rotations could involve our many property projects for our national facilities and security requirements.
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There’s something special about being part of ANZ. From the moment you join us, you’re part of a team working towards a common goal: improving the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers - and that’s big. Join our Australia Retail Graduate Program now!
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Sydney
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- Communications
- Economics
- Engineering
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- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Science
Amazon Strategic Vendor Services (AVS) team is looking for results orientated, customer obsessed, data driven Retail Brand Analysts to join our fast growing team commencing in January or July 2024.
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Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Communications
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Design and User Experience
- Engineering Software
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. We are hiring for TikTok in Sydney!
Graduate Jobs
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- Melbourne
- Regional New South Wales
- Regional Victoria
- Sydney
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- Aviation
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- Communications
- Construction
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- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
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- Engineering Petroleum
- Environment
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- Project Management
- Research and Development
- Science
- Statistics
- Transport
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- Melbourne
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Accounting
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Consulting
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Economics
- Engineering
- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Law
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Research and Development
- Science
- Statistics
There’s something special about being part of ANZ. From the moment you join us, you’re part of a team working towards a common goal: improving the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers - and that’s big. Join our ANZ Plus Graduate Program now!
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- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
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- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Administration
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Consulting
- Data Science and Analytics
- Economics
- Engineering
- Funds Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Investment Banking
- Law
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Research and Development
- Science
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Graduate Jobs
Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Consulting
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Economics
- Engineering
- Funds Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Investment Banking
- Law
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Research and Development
- Science
There’s something special about being part of ANZ. From the moment you join us, you’re part of a team working towards a common goal: improving the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers - and that’s big.
Graduate Jobs
Available locations
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Northern Territory
- Perth
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Accounting
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Construction
- Consulting
- Customer Service
- Defence
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Engineering
- Environment
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Funds Management
- Government
- Health
- Horticulture
- Hospitality, Sports and Tourism
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Intelligence
- Investment Banking
- Journalism
- Law
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Mining Oil and Gas
- Operations
- Procurement
- Project Management
- Property
- Recruitment
- Retail
- Science
- Transport
- Utilities
This application is an Expressions of Interest for our 2025 Graduate program. Our official applications open on the 17th of June. By applying to this Expressions of interest, you will be kept up to date with the latest Lendlease news, be invited to exclusive events and networking opportunities and r
Graduate Jobs
Available locations
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Consulting
- Data Science and Analytics
- Economics
- Engineering
- Funds Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Investment Banking
- Law
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Research and Development
- Science
- Statistics
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Graduate Jobs
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- Brisbane
- Melbourne
- Newcastle
- Perth
- Sydney
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- Agriculture
- Arts and Humanities
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Customer Service
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Economics
- Engineering Software
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics
- Psychology, Counselling and Social Work
- Recruitment
- Statistics
Please note, completion of this form is not an application for either our Graduate program. The sole purpose of this form is to capture your interest in being alerted by us when applications open (early August 2024).
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- Auckland
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- Wellington
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- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Consulting
- Data Science and Analytics
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Information Technology
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Project Management
- Statistics
PLEASE NOTE Applications have officially closed as of 8 April 2024. You can still apply after this point in time as we will hold onto your application for consideration.
Graduate Jobs
Sydney
Hires applicants with degrees in
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Administration
- Agriculture
- Architecture
- Arts and Humanities
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Business and Commerce
- Communications
- Compliance
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Consulting
- Customer Service
- Cyber Security
- Data Science and Analytics
- Defence
- Design and User Experience
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Aerospace/Aeronautical
- Engineering Chemical/Processing
- Engineering Civil/Structural
- Engineering Electrical
- Engineering Environmental
- Engineering Geotechnical
- Engineering Mechanical
- Engineering Mechatronics
- Engineering Petroleum
- Engineering Software
- Environment
- Fast Moving Consumer Goods
- Food Technology
- Funds Management
- Government
- Horticulture
- Hospitality, Sports and Tourism
- Human Resources
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Insurance
- Intelligence
- Investment Banking
- Journalism
- Law
- Logistics and Supply Chain
- Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Mathematics
- Media and Advertising
- Medical and Biomedical Science
- Mining Oil and Gas
- Operations
- Planning and Surveying
- Procurement
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- Property
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NSW Government Graduate Program Expression of Interest
What You Need to Know as a Communications Graduate
Communications studies language tools and how people interact with one another, becoming an essential part of an industry to sell products to the public, keep strong relationship bonds with investors, clients and customers and many more. It is estimated that 75% of a person's day is spent communicating in some way and a communications degree gives you the opportunity to choose from a number of careers with sub disciplines of journalism, public relations, writing, foreign languages, business, and marketing.
As a communications graduate, you can find yourself working in fields with different job titles such as1:
- Law (public defender, corporate lawyer, legal reporter etc.)
- Business (executive manager, personnel recruiter, sales representative etc.)
- Advertising (copywriter, advertising specialist, public researcher etc.)
- Communication education (school counsellor, language arts coordinator, education researcher etc.)
- Electronic media/radio television/broadcasting (talk show host, news and relation manager, producer etc.)
- Journalism (reporter, editor, media interviewer etc.)
- Public relations (account executive, sales manager, lobbyist etc.)
- Theatre/performing arts (script writer, arts administrator, theatre professor etc.)
- Government/Politics (legislative assistant, program coordinator, campaign director etc.)
- High technology industries (systems analyst, language specialist, technical copywriter etc.)
- Communication and health care (health educator, activities director, health communication analyst etc.)
- International relations and negotiations (translator, diplomat, corporate representative etc.)
- Social and human services (social worker, public administrator, mental counsellor etc.)
Requirements
A career in communications requires you to have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as communications, journalism, human resources management, public relations, marketing etc. Depending on the career you have chosen, general requirements may include strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral), leadership skills, proofreading skills, creativity and social intelligence.
What to Expect
A few careers that a communications graduate may consider come from various areas of communications, including2:
- Writing and editing A career in writing and editing gives you the responsibility for everything from novels, grant applications, news stories, screenplays, instruction manuals to website content. Most writers are employed by a company, however some are self-employed or freelancers
- Internal communications Internal managers and specialists are needed in companies with multiple employees. You will be responsible in ensuring the company's departments and employees are working together efficiently
- Public relations Public relation specialists are also known as media or communications specialists and they are responsible for a company's public image. Your responsibility it so manipulate public opinion and earn credibility and trust through various means of branding and messaging. You would also write press releases and speeches, give public statements, organise events, and act as a spokesperson
- Publicity The responsibility of a publicist is to help individuals like authors, athletes, politicians, celebrities and others to get the media coverage they need to succeed. Your role in communications would be important as you would spend your day talking to the press, arranging appearances on television or radio shows, landing interviews with key journalists, and generate excitement and interested around their client's work. Similar to public relation specialists, publicist would also need to protect their client's image if a negative event were to occur
- Market research analysis As an analyst, you must be proficient in communications and data analysis. You'll be responsible in designing questionnaires, polls and surveys to gather information and calculate the effectiveness of an existing product, the reach of marketing strategies, or the needs and desires of consumers. You will be gathering data, analysing it and creating recommendations for company actions which helps your employer increase profits and consumer satisfaction
- Newscasting To pursue a career in newscasting, you would need to have taken a course in journalism which teaches you how to write and put together news packages. Newscasting includes broadcast news analysts, news anchors, and radio personalities who are responsible in delivering the day’s events into public broadcasts. To be in this line of work you need to be articulate, charismatic and compelling as well as be able to prepare yourself to deliver the news by reading, interpreting and writing. In breaking news situations, you would need to be able to think fast to relay critical information without bias and with sensitivity to those involved
- Advertising There are many different departments and roles that make up an advertising agency which require effective communication skills. The creative department is responsible for the development of marketing ideas and materials including advertising copywriters who write brochures, product packaging and even commercial jingles as well as art directors and designers that create advertising images. There is also the media department which places ads in places where consumers can see them, the account planning department which advises and develops ad focus using insight on how consumers make use of marketing communication, and the account management department which is the liaison between the agency and the client
- Event planning Event planners are people who are skilled at organising others, remembering details and leading the realisation of action plan. They take care of the logistics of an event such as finding a location, organising lodging, securing food and refreshments, and help determine the tone and scope of the event. Event planning is a very people-oriented profession with all the people involved in the process such as clients, vendors and attendees, you would need to have strong communication skills for this job
- Customer services Companies that caters to consumers employ customer service representatives, including retailers, airlines and health care companies. With the high number of customer service jobs in a wide range of industries, this career opportunity may appeal to communication graduates
- Sales Salespeople can also be known as account executives, sales agents, or sales representatives, and are responsible for selling products or services with a focus on building loyal customers. Salespeople often meet with clients face-to-face, though some jobs are conducted over the phone or internet. Advertising sales is a popular choice for communication graduates
These are just a few career opportunities you can consider as a communications graduate, however the list is endless and you can also tailor your career to your own interest.
Employment
The median base salary for a permanent or full time job in communications is $82,000, with the upper quartile of $110,000 and lower quartile of $65,5003. Statistics also show that 84% of communication graduates are female while the remaining 16% are male, with the salary of $44,138 to $96,033 for females, and $54,045 to $89,243 for males4. Popular cities for a career in communications are Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
1 web.olivetcollege.edu, What career opportunities are with a communication degree, 2015
2 Masters In Communcation, Top 10 Careers with a Communication Degree, 2015
3 LiveSalary, Selected Role: Communications, 2015
4 PayScale, Bachelor of Arts, Communication Degree Average Salary, 2015