Communications Adviser (Not-for-Profit & Charity - Community Justice Organisation)

Diverse Communities & Social Services (DCSS Australia) | Community Justice & Social Services Charity

Tasks and duties

Acting as a media spokesperson.
Initiating and maintaining relationships with key media contacts.
Triaging and responding to media inquiries.
Developing communications and integrated media strategies aligned with program objectives.
Writing speeches, announcements, news releases, annual reports, website copy and video scripts.
Working with key internal figures and teams to develop strategies and messaging.
Organising or facilitating media training.
Reporting back to the organisation regarding strategy performance.
Disseminating ‘good news’ results stories.
Supervising delivery of communications plan.

You can not apply for this role as it is no longer available.

Banyule VIC, Camberwell VIC, Hawthorn VIC, Melbourne VIC, Canberra ACT, Sydney NSW, Queensland / Remote Friendly
Regular - more than 6 months
Community Services

Type of work

Accounting & Finance, Administration & Office Management, Companionship & Social Support, Counselling & Help Line, Disability Support, Education & Training, Fundraising & Events, Governance, Boards & Committees, IT & Web Development, Marketing, Media & Communications, Mediation & Advocacy, Research, Policy & Analysis, Retail & Sales, Safety & Emergency Services, Translating & Interpreting, Tutoring & Coaching, Writing & Editing

Suitable for

Centrelink Volunteers, Families with Children, People with disability, Skilled Volunteers, Wheelchair Access

Training

Every volunteer in DCSS Australia will undertake the training free of charge: - Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO); - Council of Social Services (QCOSS); - Mandate Report Training, for both Victoria and New South Wales; - Others as required and or negotiated.

Time required

10 hours per week/fortnight (Negotiable)

Reimbursement

Negotiable

Requirements

National Police Certificate
Working with Children Check

Every application is based on merit, we have minimum standards which must be met by every candidate and position to work with our organisation. 1. Australian Citizenship/Permanent Resident; 2. Relevant Qualifications and Certificates/Registrations; 3. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience within Australia; 4. Great communication and listening skills; 5. Ability to commit the required time for the position and be able to commit to a 12-month position (minimum); 6. Upon engagement, you will be required to have or obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a National Police Check (NPC), which is conducted alongside our partnered charity agency.

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