Organisation : Jesuit Social Services
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 20 Jan, 2020
About the organisation
About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
About the program
The Fundraising team is responsible for engaging with new and existing stakeholders to generate independent income to support the strategic direction of the organisation.
The Strategic Communication team works closely with Policy department to join participant voice, practice wisdom and policy advocacy to raise public awareness of the challenges faced by our participants and the changes needed at a government level to improve outcomes for the whole community.
About the role
About the role
This exciting role will help shape communications across the growing organisation to support advocacy, generate positive media, promote services and support fundraising initiatives.
The role will report directly to the Executive Director Advocacy and Strategic Communication and will work closely with the General Manager Policy to draw together practice wisdom, participant experience and policy work to craft engaging communications on a range of key issues.
Candidate Requirements
To be successful in the role you will have demonstrated experience developing and implementing creative and strategic communications plans in a complex environment. You will have experience managing a high performing team in a fast paced environment and a sound understanding of a range of social justice issues.
This person will be creative, energetic and sympathetic to the values of the organisation.
This is a part time role (4 days per week) with a flexible work arrangement to be negotiated with the successful candidate. This is 12 month position.
An attractive salary plus salary packaging is on offer.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Manager, Strategic Communications and Engagement via Pro Bono Australia.
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