Director Communications

The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Foundation is the fundraising arm of the RCH, one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals.

The RCH Foundation has the vital role of raising, investing and distributing donated funds to the hospital. While a legally separate organisation, the RCH Foundation works very closely with the RCH to help achieve its vision.

As a member of the Leadership Team, the role of Director Communications is to develop best practice marketing and communications strategies that lead to greater support. This position is responsible for the management of all communications tools and channels at the RCH Foundation.

Central to this role is the ability to build the understanding of fundraising for and contributions to the hospital with internal and external parties. This will include advocating for the RCH Foundation as the custodian of philanthropy at the Melbourne Children’s campus, and working closely with key stakeholders including the hospital and the RCH Good Friday Appeal.

As part of a small team, the Director Communications must be pro-active and hands on, with the ability to respond to requests swiftly, while not losing focus of competing priorities, higher level communications objectives, and supporting the Chief Executive Officer and Board as required.  Due to the nature of working in a small, lean team, flexibility is required and the role will be fast-paced and the incumbent will enjoy a high level of variety.

Why work at the RCH Foundation

• The opportunity to work in outstanding facilities for one of the world’s best children’s hospitals, alongside some of the greatest medical minds
• The chance to be part of a fantastic and flexible team culture
• Access to many food and beverage options on site, a 24 hour gym, hairdresser, massage therapist and supermarket. We are also surrounded by the beautiful Royal Park and just a short tram trip to the Melbourne CBD
• Learning and career development opportunities to help you grow the role and your career.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential

• Minimum five year experience in communications/marketing management role
• Demonstrable experience in developing and executing communications/marketing campaigns and fundraising initiatives, from inception to completion of a project
• Demonstrable experience building and developing positive working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience managing media campaigns
• Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Proven writing skills for marketing purposes (please attach examples to your application)
• A thorough understanding of, and interest in, social media and the online space
• Innovative and creative approach to opportunities and solving potential problems
• Demonstrable ability to display initiative, manage priorities, manage multiple issues and projects simultaneously, take responsibility for projects and show a proactive attitude
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Clear understanding of and personal commitment to the mission and values of the RCH Foundation

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in communications/marketing
• Experience in a similar organisation and/or working with volunteers
• Some knowledge and experience of event management

This is a 13 month maternity leave contract position, commencing in March 2018. Salary packaging is available. Leave entitlements as per national standards.