
Organisation : Fight Parkinson's
Location : Melbourne (Surrey Hills)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
Fight Parkinson’s raises awareness and funds for services and research that improves the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s. Our multi-disciplinary team provides information, education and peer support services to those with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, and health professionals.
We are a not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the state government, but also relying on membership subscriptions, donations, fundraising and bequests to provide and develop services.
About the role
If you are passionate about making a difference and have a knack for engaging storytelling, we want to hear from you.
Join Fight Parkinson’s, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with Parkinson’s and supporting research for effective therapies and treatments. We are seeking a talented Communications Content Specialist and Storyteller to join our team.
Job Summary:
- On a day-to-day basis you will:
- Coordinate, write, and produce our community magazine.
- Create and coordinate key corporate communications.
- Translate medical research into accessible health information.
- Develop and write digital content for e-newsletters, social media, and the website.
- Conduct interviews and extract inspiring stories from community members.
- Maintain a content library system and produce our annual reports.
- Maintain our distinctive voice and edit documents accordingly.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field.
- 2-3 years of commercial experience as a content writer or communications specialist.
- Proven ability to translate technical information into plain English.
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
- Experience producing content for various channels, including print and digital media.
- Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
Work Conditions:
- Part-time, permanent role (0.6 EFT, 22.8 hours/week, 3 days/week).
- Office hours from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Flexible working options.
- Flexibility required for occasional travel and weekend work.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Communications Content Specialist and Storyteller via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services