Communications and Public Relations Manager

Reporting to, and with the support of, Audiology Australia’s Executive Manager, Marketing and Education, the role will see you involved in, but not limited to:

• Develop and implement the member communications strategy, including detailed implementation, planning and delivery.
• Proactively source and develop compelling written and digital content including news stories, opinion pieces and reports.
• Collaborate with business units within Audiology Australia to improve understanding of their areas of work and strengthen communications.
• Leading the development and implementation of processes to facilitate stakeholder engagement, including strong relationships with media.
• Provide strategic, high-level advice on the management of targeted member communications activities and utilise audience research to ensure all campaign activity is effective and strategically targeted.
• Plan and manage communications budgets and resources.
• Monitor, measure and evaluate related marketing and communication activities, providing briefings and project reports to Executive Managers and the Board.

Key Selection Criteria

Required

• A minimum of five-years’ experience working in a senior communication role, including demonstrated ability to drive communication strategies to successfully engage members and key stakeholders (government, sponsors, regulatory bodies).
• Ability to quickly synthesise complex or technical information and produce effective communication to a range of audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, storytelling and content development skills for a range of print and online media channels.
• Demonstrated experience managing relationships with media and achieving key outcomes through public campaigns.
• Expertise in managing an organisation’s brand and ensuring the image and voice are carried across all communications.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team and ability to influence, advocate and advise across all levels of the organisation, with clear communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and willingness to be on-call outside of working hours when needed for media and urgent communication requirements.
• A tertiary qualification in either marketing, journalism, public relations or related field.

Desirable

• Experience working for a not-for-profit, member-based association.
• Experience in a communications role in the health/ allied health sector.