- Fundraising Events
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
- Homelessness Outreach
Miriam Wallace
Balaclava
Summary
Digital marketing and communications professional with 10+ years’ experience delivering audience-first content and campaigns across government, local events, and the arts. Skilled in writing fast-turnaround social copy, developing EDM and web content, and creating high-impact digital assets. Embedded in the Port Phillip creative scene through recent work with Fred Negro’s HOORAY! exhibition and the Reclink Community Cup. Brings deep local knowledge, live music expertise, and sharp instincts for connecting with audiences. Currently studying a part-time Juris Doctor with a focus on advocacy and copyright.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Communications Consultant | Artist Management & Event Support
Wallace Entertainment
2016.03 - Current
- Delivered digital content and social media for the 2025 Reclink Community Cup, including Rockdogs comms and branding.
- Represented artist Fred Negro in community and council-led projects, including the HOORAY! exhibition at Carlisle Street Art Space (June 2024).
- Created social and web content for local food, bar, and music campaigns including Brunswick Bites, April Sun Festival, and international tours.
- Produced EDMs, digital press kits, and artist promotions for The Church, Spiderbait, and Hunters & Collectors.
Communications and Engagement Advisor
Yarra Trams
2024.01 - 2024.07
- Created fast-turnaround social and written content for tram upgrades and community updates.
- Produced clear public-facing content and assisted with digital stakeholder messaging.
Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Negri Contractors / MRPV
2023.03 - 2023.08
- Led comms for a $500M road project, producing newsletters and campaign updates for stakeholders.
Communications and Engagement Advisor
Department of Education (Vic)
2022.07 - 2022.10
- Delivered EDMs, internal updates, and campaign comms aligned with education sector goals.
Senior Communications Advisor
DEECA
2021.08 - 2022.07
- Wrote content for digital, social, and community-facing campaigns on environment and waste.
Communications Coordinator
MTPConnect
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Managed branded content and platform consistency across podcasts, social, and web.
Online Community Manager
DJPR
2020.11 - 2021.05
- Coordinated COVID-19 comms for public and small business support including social posts and FAQs.
Community & Engagement Comms Advisor
Yarra Valley Water
2018.08 - 2020.03
- Produced customer updates and digital content during emergency outages and upgrades.
Media and Communications Manager
Reclink Australia
2016.05 - 2018.06
- Built national media campaigns for arts and sport initiatives including Community Cup.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Canberra
06.2025
Bachelor of Communications - Media
RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC2016
Skills
- Copywriting
- Social channel management
- Event communications
- Local business engagement
- Mailchimp
- Canva
- Meta Business Suite
- Digital reporting
- Insights
- Post-campaign wrap-ups
- Stakeholder engagement
- Community communications
- Content development
- Social media
- MS office
- Brand management
- Digital marketing
- Corporate communications
- Marketing communications
- Social media strategy
- Community management
- Event coordination
Certification
- IAP2 Certificate in Community Engagement
- White Card – Construction Industry Safety
- Meta Certified Digital Marketing Associate
- Google Ads Certified
- HubSpot Inbound Marketing
Personal Information
Title: Digital Marketing & Communications Specialist
Interests
Timeline
Communications and Engagement Advisor
Yarra Trams
2024.01 - 2024.07
Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Negri Contractors / MRPV
2023.03 - 2023.08
Communications and Engagement Advisor
Department of Education (Vic)
2022.07 - 2022.10
Senior Communications Advisor
DEECA
2021.08 - 2022.07
Communications Coordinator
MTPConnect
2021.05 - 2021.08
Online Community Manager
DJPR
2020.11 - 2021.05
Community & Engagement Comms Advisor
Yarra Valley Water
2018.08 - 2020.03
Media and Communications Manager
Reclink Australia
2016.05 - 2018.06
Communications Consultant | Artist Management & Event Support
Wallace Entertainment
2016.03 - Current
Juris Doctor -
University of Canberra
Bachelor of Communications - Media
RMIT University