National Director Communications

Location: Turner, ACT

• Join a national community organisation with helping make a difference in the lives of many Australians
• Use your leadership, communications and strategic skills for the benefit of others
• Full-time position (fixed term for three (3) years)
• Excellent remuneration circa $115,000 – $120,000, plus super plus salary packaging options
• Supportive, family-friendly work environment

The Role

Carers Australia is seeking an experienced National Director Communications to join its passionate team based in Canberra.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone with vision and imagination, looking to make their mark.  

Reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for managing a small team of communications professionals to develop and deliver communications strategies, campaigns, events management, and public relations that protect and promote Carers Australia’s brand and reputation and to position the organisation as a respected national leader for carers. Additionally, you will work with executive team colleagues in contributing to the development and implementation of the organisation’s strategic objectives and aims.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to: 

• Developing and implementing communications strategies, plans and activities that address the needs of carers including culturally and linguistically diverse audiences and indigenous carers, and evaluate effectiveness
• Setting a narrative approach for the organisation through strategic media, public relations and community issues management to support its reputation and public position
• Overseeing all communications undertaken by Carers Australia and managing all digital channels (eg. website, blogs and social media) to ensure brand consistency across all digital channels and provide reports to the CEO on the impact of digital communications
• Developing and delivering national communication campaigns, including National Carers Week and other campaigns in collaboration with member organisations and key stakeholders
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with members and other relevant stakeholders, including reaffirming the operating model for the National Carer Network (members) communications network and establishing time for team building and group planning across the Network

To be considered for this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in public relations, marketing, communications or a related discipline. You will bring demonstrable experience in developing and implementing compelling and creative communication strategies and operating successfully as an executive communications professional in a small and progressive community organisation.

You will have an innovative, persuasive and engaging approach and be adept at working with a diverse range of stakeholders, partnership arrangements, relationship building and networking. With excellent communication skills and high levels of political and cultural awareness, you will be experienced in leading brand development and reputation management. 

As a highly motivated self-starter with excellent organisational and time-management skills, you will be able to take the initiative in driving new projects and work well under pressure.

The position comes with a highly attractive full-time equivalent salary, circa $115,000 to $120,000, plus super, plus charity packaging options. 

For further information about this exciting opportunity please contact Alison Brook, Chief Executive Officer, phone 0412 422891 or email ceo@carersaustralia.com.au.

Carers Australia respects, values and encourages diversity and inclusion. We believe that diversity in our people enriches our organisation as well as the communities we serve.