Organisation : Caritas Australia
Location : New South Wales, Sydney (Alexandria)
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Sector : Overseas Aid & Development, Religion & Religious Groups
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 23 Jul, 2018
About the organisation
Caritas Australia is the Catholic agency for international humanitarian relief and development in Australia. Through effective relationships with the Church, partners and communities in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Australia, Caritas Australia helps to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity. Our programs promote the good of every person and of the whole person, regardless of peoples, religious, political or cultural beliefs. We envisage a world in which children, women and men most vulnerable to extreme poverty and injustice are agents of their own change and architects of their own development.
About the role
• Strategic Leadership Role
• International Aid and Development Agency
• Drive Change and Innovation
We are currently seeking an experienced social justice advocate and communications specialist to lead Caritas Australia’s Advocacy and Communications function. This is a 12 month role with an immediate start.
Your Role
In this important role you will:
• Lead Caritas Australia’s Advocacy and Communications function and our social justice campaigns
• Manage external messaging, media engagement, digital and web site content.
• Ensure the voices of those most marginalized shape our advocacy and influence decision makers
• Enhance Caritas Australia’s profile and community awareness and impact
Your Capabilities
As an experienced senior manager you will have:
• Excellent interpersonal and written communications skills, including the capacity to work effectively within the Catholic Church network, government, coalition and other NGO groups
• Demonstrated capacity to develop, implement and evaluate advocacy programs
• Proven skills in engaging effectively with Church leaders, politicians and media outlets
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Director of Advocacy & Communications via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Overseas_Aid_and_Development, #Religion_and_Religious_Groups
