Organisation : Australian Network on Disability
Location : Sydney (Sydney)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Disabilities, Education & Training, Employment Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 1 Apr, 2022
About the organisation
The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is a national, for-purpose organisation with members from the private, public and third sectors. We support our members to build understanding and capability to welcome customers and employees with disability. We facilitate connections that build knowledge and expertise, and we provide tools and resources that measure organisations’ progress. Members of the Network have a powerful role in contributing to an accessible and inclusive Australia where people with disability are valued as economic and social contributors.
AND has an affirmative action employment strategy for people with disability and makes adjustments to accommodate individuals in the recruitment, selection and employment processes.
About the role
This role is pivotal to reaching our vision – ‘to create a disability confident Australia as a national peak body’. As the Media and Public Affairs Officer your role would involve finding opportunities to increase Australian Network on Disability’s awareness and promote our skills, primarily through earned channels.
Tasks include –
- Developing and pitching opportunities to the media as well as responding to media requests for information.
- Searching for opportunities to increase brand awareness through partnerships and storytelling through our members.
- Analysing trends and the Australian media landscape to develop and deliver meaningful and relevant content.
- Finding and submitting opportunities for the team to speak at events and / or enter competitions.
- Driving an earned media strategy including growing an engaged community for each of our relevant audiences.
- Working closely with our CEO to help to identify government opportunities and / or influencing policy through communications.
Key deliverables of the role
- Communications strategy and reporting
- Compelling communications and strong relationships with media and Government stakeholders
- Creation of media releases, media briefs, articles, presentations, award submission, speeches and social media content.
- Ability to find the PR story inside an organisation and bring the story to life across the appropriate channels.
- Media tracking and reporting to ensure the organisation is kept abreast of key relevant issues.
- Utilise trends in media and culture to develop opportunities to shape, pitch and secure stories in the broadcast, print and online media.
- Identify and build impactful member stories for use across media platforms, with considerations of internal and member objectives.
Qualifications and capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, media, or similar field (or equivalent experience).
- At least 5 years in a similar role with a proven track record of success and continuous improvement.
- Understanding of the Australian media landscape and experience in engaging the media.
- Ability to meet KPIs by developing strategy, tracking and adjusting activity and reporting on results.
- Ability to work autonomously
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Media and Public Affairs Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Disabilities, #Education_and_Training, #Employment_Services
