Organisation : Palliative Care Australia
Location : Australian Capital Territory, Canberra (Griffith)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Community Engagement, Health – General
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $75,000 to $80,000
Application closing date : 3 Dec, 2018
About the organisation
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is the peak national organisation representing the interests and aspirations of all who share the ideal of quality care at the end of life.
Formed in 1991 as the Australian Association for Hospice and Palliative Care Inc. the organisation has grown to a full-scale national network with member organisations in each state and territory.
The positive, innovative, close-knit team at PCA works tirelessly to achieve optimal outcomes for every individual and ensure the highest quality of knowledge and care is provided to the community.
About the role
• Are you looking for a role to utilise your high level communication skills to really make a difference?
• Join a supportive team and one of Australia’s peak health bodies
• Competitive salary range of $75,000 – $80,000 p.a, PLUS super, PLUS salary packaging options
About the role
PCA has an exciting opportunity for a full- time Communications Officer to join their passionate and dedicated team.
Reporting to the Manager Communications, Engagement and Media, you will be responsible for assisting in developing and delivering the communications and stakeholder engagement strategy. This includes assisting with all aspects of communications and social media management, writing articles and media releases, media monitoring and reporting, website management and engaging and managing relationships with partners, members and other stakeholders.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
• Assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of communication and stakeholder engagement strategies, plans and activities
• Writing, editing and formating material for publications, reports and other communications across a range of mediums including electronic, multimedia, video, print, etc.
• Assisting in managing day-to-day media and public relations activity
• Managing website maintenance, including but not limited to content updates and images in line with simple English and accessibility principles
• Planning, coordinating and reporting on social media activities including updates on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, government, related organisations and groups.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this role you must address the selection criteria on the attached position description.
About the Benefits
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary with a range of $75,000 – $80,000, PLUS super, PLUS salary packaging options
You will be joining a small, dedicated team where your hard work will be rewarded and you’ll work in a supportive environment.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone to use their high level communication skills to make a real contribution towards the ongoing success of one of Australia’s peak health bodies – Apply Now!
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Communications Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Community_Engagement, #Health_–_General
