Organisation : Uniting
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Contract/Temporary
Salary type : Other
Application closing date : 24 Jan, 2022
About the organisation
About the role
- Leading Community Services Organisation
- Salary packaging, and competitive sector remuneration
- Part Time (45.6 hours per fortnight), Max Term (12 month contract)
About the opportunity
The Communication Support Officer supports the development and implementation of the CfC Hume Communication Plan. The role will prepare articles for and regularly update the CfC web portal that would stimulate resource exchange amongst and capacity-building of funded Community Partners. It will liaise with the Digital and Marketing Team who will mainly produce the communication materials, and/or provide organisational standards and guidelines to producing them.
This role regularly coordinates with other CfC Hume staff, and from time to time with other Uniting Assistants and Community Partners. It will provide secretariat support to program meetings and events. It will monitor the consistency of funded projects’ use of collaterals with the CfC program requirements.
About you
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will have:
- Undergraduate degree in Communication, Media, Developmental Journalism, community development or similar field (Essential)
- Demonstrated experience in content development, social media/web layout and management.
- Experience in community development or community services setting (desirable).
- Demonstrated ability to use discretion with confidential information.
- Experience in desk research.
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe environments for children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect.
- Well-developed interpersonal, liaison and collaboration skills.
How to apply
If this sounds like you, apply today by submitting the below:
- Cover Letter (1 page outlining your suitability by addressing the key/core selection criteria according to the position description)
- Current Resume (no more than 3 pages)
Applications close on Monday 24 January 2022
Get in touch
For more information about the role, please contact Lilac Limpangog, Senior Manager – Communities for Children on 0428 034 420
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking. It is a condition of employment that all eligible workforce in Victoria receive the COVID-19 vaccination and supporting evidence may be requested in order to perform duties at any of Uniting’s workplaces.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
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Please quote in application: Communication Support Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
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