Organisation : Jesuit Social Services
Location : Melbourne (Richmond)
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 18 Apr, 2024
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. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
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 role
About the role
Jesuit Social Services is seeking an enthusiastic media and communications professional to drive and support the organisation’s advocacy objectives through the media and other communications channels.
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.
About you
This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification/s and/or relevant experience in field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to produce media releases and other content for external audiences (including but not limited to websites and social media)
- Understanding of the way media and other communications channels can support broader advocacy objectives of the organisation and to ultimately create social change
- Demonstrated ability to manage the production of materials from briefing stage to completion
About the program
The Strategic Communication team works closely with Policy department and Jesuit Social Services’ grounded program areas across Victoria, Western Sydney and the Northern Territory 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.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Media Relations Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development
