Organisation : Victoria Walks
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Conservation & Environment, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $73,724 (pro rata $29,490), plus superannuation and other benefits
Application closing date : 9 Aug, 2017
About the organisation
As an independent health promotion charity, Victoria Walks advocates for safe, accessible and connected environments that support and encourage walking. We mobilise walkers, supporters, champions and system influencers to promote all types of walking – recreational, incidental and active travel.
Established in 2009, our work builds on our history and strengths and we prioritise activities that will have the greatest influence on walking and walkability. We aim for scalable, systemic impact: anything we do on a small-scale or local neighbourhood level has potential for wider application.
We offer leadership, independent expertise and advice to all levels of government and make timely and evidence-based contributions to influence policy and practice. We focus our efforts on influencing for transformative change in organisations, where walking and walkability is prioritised as a strategic response to the issues and agendas they are confronting. In everything we do, we demonstrate the critical role physical activity plays in our health, wellbeing and economic productivity. The organisation has developed a sizable following, including over 50,000 Facebook followers, of whom the majority are female.
About the role
- Tenure: Limited Term (12 Months) 0.4 EFT
- Classification: Victoria Walks Employee Level 6
- Salary: $73,724 (pro rata $29,490), plus superannuation and other benefits
Victoria Walks is seeking a talented and creative Digital Communications Advisor to join our small, enterprising and unique organisation that is internationally recognised for its advocacy and use of digital media in walking promotion.
The Digital Communications Officer will revise and implement Victoria Walks’ digital media strategy; create engaging and shareable content across digital media platforms; prepare and disseminate e-news, write news stories for our website and inspire user generated content; and build and mobilise our supporter base and develop campaigns to engage them in walking related issues.
Benefits of working for Victoria Walks
- Part of a small and enterprising team that is leading the change for walkable communities.
- Flexible and family friendly work culture.
- High degree of autonomy and collegial support.
- An attractive remuneration package is available. Victoria Walks is a charity and can offer Fringe Benefit Tax exempt salary packaging.
Qualifications and experience required:
- In-depth understanding of social media platforms and publishing tools including Facebook Business Manager, Twitter and Instagram and proven ability to engage and build online audiences.
- Extensive experience designing, managing and implementing effective digital communication campaigns
- Proven ability to engage and cultivate public support for an issue/ social cause/ public campaign across digital platforms.
- Describe your secrets for developing highly persuasive communication materials and attach samples of your own copy writing, graphic design, photo and video production work.
- Describe your understanding and experience in crowdsourcing or crowdfunding and provide an example.
- Outline your experience in managing social media voice, tone and risk for an organisation, including for controversial issues.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Digital Communications Advisor via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Conservation_and_Environment, #Health_–_General