Organisation : Palliative Care Australia (PCA)
Location : Canberra (Griffith)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Engagement
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : 70,000 - 75,000
Application closing date : 25 Oct, 2019
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
Employment Status: Full-time, ongoing
• 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 industry bodies
• Competitive salary $70,000 – $75,000 pa, plus Super, plus Salary Packaging options
PCA has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Communications Officer to join their passionate and dedicated team.
Reporting to the National Communications Manager, you will be responsible for assisting in developing and delivering PCA’s 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, developing marketing and campaign materials and engaging and managing relationships with partners, members and other stakeholders.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:
• Contributing to and assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of communication and stakeholder engagement strategies, plans and activities in line with corporate priorities;
• Researching and drafting the PCA weekly e-newsletter;
• Writing, editing and formatting material for publications, reports and other communications across a range of mediums including electronic, multimedia, video and print;
• Assisting in the day-to-day media and public relations activities of PCA, including media monitoring, writing of media releases and media liaison;
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, government, related organisations and groups;
• Assisting with planning and coordinating social media activities including updates on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and manage reporting against KPI’s.
About the Benefits
In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive annual salary of $70,000 – $75,000, 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 an enthusiastic communications professional 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: #Community_Engagement
