Organisation : Cancer Council Victoria
Location : Melbourne (St. Kilda)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $59,823 - $66,208
Application closing date : 1 Jul, 2019
About the organisation
About your environment
Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.
The Brand and Communications Unit which sits within the Fundraising and Communications Division (FCD) is responsible for managing and optimising the reputation and public profile of Cancer Council Victoria, and our programs, through strategic and sustained use of campaigns, media engagement and PR, corporate events, partnerships and communications. The unit works in partnership with multiple internal stakeholders including the CEO and Organisational Executive Team to ensure that Cancer Council delivers consistent brand messaging and experience for our many audiences across all our touchpoints. Working across multiple channels and campaigns, the unit comprises brand management; campaign management; fundraising communications; media engagement; Corporate communications (including management of the website); and internal communications.
About the role
- Create exciting content to motivate supporters and elevate engagement with fundraising events
- Be a part of Australia’s most trusted cancer charity
- Full time permanent position – St Kilda Road, Melbourne
About your opportunity
We are seeking a creative Fundraising Copywriter to join the Brand and Communications Unit. This is an exciting role for a natural born storyteller and writer extraordinaire. Reporting to the Fundraising Copywriting Manager, your role is to:
- Develop fundraising communications content by writing audience appropriate newsletters, key presentations, appeal letters, surveys, EDMs, and other collateral
- Create and deliver effective content that will be used across web and social media platforms
- Provide fundraising event key messaging to the Corporate Communications Manager ensuring internal and external stakeholders are informed of key events and activities
All about you
We are looking for someone with:
- Degree qualification in communications, marketing or a related discipline
- Demonstrated content creation experience
- Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to form and maintain networks of influence
- High-level organisation and time-management skills
- A strong understanding of general communications and fundraising fundamentals and channels
What we can offer you
This full-time permanent position provides a salary within range $59,823 – $66,208 pa plus superannuation, annual leave loading and the benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging, novated leasing and a meal entertainment card. We also offer a flexible and friendly work environment, social and wellbeing activities and a location close to public transport.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Fundraising Copywriter (Ref. FCD.37) via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development
