Organisation : Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) via BigSplash
Location : Australia, Melbourne, Victoria (Preston)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development, Indigenous
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 6 May, 2018
About the organisation
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) operates within the context that Aboriginal children continue to be significantly over-represented in the protection and care system within Victoria. VACCA considers that it has the responsibility and the opportunity to promote, advocate for and achieve positive changes in the lives of Aboriginal children, their families and the broader Aboriginal community.
If you like to be part of an Organization that strives in strengthening the safety and wellbeing and cultural connectedness of Aboriginal children, individuals and families in their community, we want to hear from you
About the role
- Position: Full time position
- Location: Preston
- Salary: Competitive Salary with Salary Packaging
The Opportunity
The position contributes to VACCA’s efforts to strengthen its community presence in the key areas of marketing, communications and fundraising in the context of the organisation’s central value of self-determination.
In accordance with the 3-year marketing, communications and fundraising strategy, the position is responsible for a range of deliverables including the management of communications across multiple platforms for key audiences; strategic development of media placement; internal communications; directing the development of organisational collateral including client services; and facilitation of events
This is an incredibly diverse and rewarding role requiring a particularly dynamic and flexible approach to the development of integrated communications, stakeholder relations, donor stewardship and funds acquisition, along with budget and acquittal reporting and legislation requirements
To be considered for this role you must demonstrate:
- Awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal societies and cultures and an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal people in contemporary Australia and the diversity of circumstances Aboriginal peoples face
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of integrated communications approaches including ongoing communications, campaign development and appeals, with a sophisticated understanding of multi-platform content delivery, and experience in media liaison
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with a finely tuned ability to communicate complex ideas simply
- Excellent project and time management skills with an ability to manage multiple deadlines concurrently
- Demonstrated ability to manage both internal and external stakeholders
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Communications Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development, #Indigenous
