Senior Communications and Marketing Advisor

Shelter WA is seeking an energetic, creative person with a passion, knowledge and desire to inspire social change. This role will help shape Shelter WA’s social and affordable housing advocacy agenda through impactful and contemporary social, digital and print communication, media and marketing strategies along with content creation. This position will have a key role in developing and marketing events to multiple audiences to inform, educate and create new possibilities.

Contract role until the 30^th June 2019, with the possibility of an extension. This position is full time, with consideration given to part time and job share arrangements.

What you will be doing

• Lead the development and implementation of Shelter WA’s communication and marketing strategies to support our strategic plan
• Create, develop and maintain contemporary content for Shelter WA digital and social media platforms, linked to our policy and advocacy agenda
• Disseminate information to Shelter WA stakeholders via multiple social and digital channels including newsletters, member updates, website and social media sites
• Design and co-ordinate collateral for Shelter WA presentations, events and publications
• Prepare media pieces and ensure Shelter WA is aware of media opportunities to drive our policy and advocacy agenda
• Manage the Shelter WA brand and style guide
• Provide input into an events program and provide communication, media and marketing activities
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Tertiary qualification in communications, marketing, journalism or similar discipline.
• At least three years’ experience in a media, communications or marketing role.
• Experience in developing communication, marketing, media and social media strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in digital and social media platforms and creating contemporary social digital and print content.
• Experience managing proactive relationships with media.
• Development and marketing of inspiring, impactful events.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive relationships
• High level computer literacy including competence in word processing, email and internet.
• Proven ability to manage projects to a successful outcome.
• Ability to work in the community sector within a small team environment.
• National Police Clearance.

Desirable

• Graphic design skills.
• Campaign development
• Knowledge of the housing sector, in particular social and affordable housing and homelessness issues.