National Communications Director
4 days ago
$140,000 – $150,000 pa + super + salary packaging
Location: Deakin, Canberra (Note: PCA will consider applications from Australian residents who wish to work remotely located outside Canberra)
Employment Status: Full-time
Closing Date: 17 April 2025
- Excellent leadership opportunity with a leading national organisation
- Great opportunity to make a difference in the broader community
- Excellent remuneration circa $140,000-$150,000 PLUS super PLUS salary packaging options PLUS additional leave
About the Organisation
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is the national peak body for palliative and end of life care. PCA represents all those who work towards high quality palliative care for all Australians. Working closely with consumers, our Member Organisations, national health stakeholders, and the palliative care workforce, we aim to improve access to, and promote the need for, palliative and end of life care. We believe quality care occurs when strong networks exist between specialist palliative care providers, other specialist health sectors, care providers and the community.
Our organisation has a national focus, with our office located in Canberra, on Ngunnawal & Ngambri country. PCA is also a member of the International Association for Hospice & Palliative Care and the Worldwide Hospice Palliative Care Alliance.
PCA is committed to an ongoing reconciliation action strategy and has a RAP where we aim to build and develop reconciliation action commitments into the future.
About the Opportunity
PCA has a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and dedicated National Communications Director to join the organisation and lead the Communications team based in Deakin, Canberra, ACT.
Reporting to the CEO, this pivotal role is responsible for leading and managing a small team of communications professionals to develop and deliver communication strategies, national events and campaigns, media management and public relations, and to continue to position the organisation as a respected national leader in palliative and end of life care. Additionally, you'll be responsible for 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:
- Formulating and implementing comprehensive communication, marketing and PR strategies and leading PCA's engagement with the public and health sector.
- Building upon and managing online and new media strategies to expand PCA's web presence and enhance brand awareness.
- Leading PCA's national communications/education campaigns, including National Palliative Care Week and collaborating in international communications strategies.
- Developing key corporate communications, including speechwriting, website and social media content, Board/executive reports and program briefs.
- Establishing and maintaining innovative and mutually beneficial national, state and territory organisation relations.
- Leading and managing a small team to deliver communication and engagement programs and effectively allocating resources to achieve maximum value for the organisation.
To be considered for this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in public relations, marketing, communications, or a related discipline, and will have significant demonstrated experience leading and managing small communication teams. You'll be able to demonstrate your experience in developing and implementing effective communications, media and public relations strategies.
With a finely developed ability to traverse complex environments, partner with other health sectors, and provide clear direction and consistent messaging, you will be able to drive a consistent message and leverage all opportunities for PCA across a broad spectrum of communication channels.
You'll possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be able to forge strong and lasting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Your eye for detail and excellent organisational skills will ensure you provide high-quality service delivery and support in a complex environment.
Prior experience working within a not-for-profit organisation, or health sector would be highly regarded, as would experience with desktop publishing and website content management systems. Ideally, you will have knowledge and understanding of policies and issues relevant to palliative care reforms in Australia, although this is not essential for the role.
As a highly motivated self-starter with excellent organisational and time-management skills, you will work well under pressure and will be able to take the initiative in driving new projects. Importantly, you'll possess excellent negotiation and relationship management skills, and will be able to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
This is a unique opportunity to grow an established organisation's array of programs while enjoying the immense job satisfaction that arises from work that benefits the wider community.
Working within a progressive environment, you will get to make a direct impact on quality palliative care outcomes for all Australians.
Your hard work and commitment will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package comprising of $140,000 - $150,000, plus super, plus salary packaging options are available as well to increase your take home pay. PCA also has an extensive leave policy including anniversary leave, mental health day, paid shutdown and additional personal leave.
To apply please forward your current resume and a written response to the selection criteria outlined below to: [email protected]. Applications close 5:00 pm, 17 April 2025. Applicants who do not provide a response to the selection criteria will not be considered.
Selection Criteria
- Formal qualifications in marketing, communications, or public relations and/or substantial related knowledge and experience.
- Experience and ability to successfully lead, manage and execute corporate communication and marketing plans within budgets in accordance with the organisation's strategic goals and objectives.
- Experience in preparing and presenting high quality information to different audiences, using different forms of media.
- Demonstrated liaison and negotiation skills of the highest order.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an outgoing and friendly personality.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, graphic design, verbal and listening.
- Highly organised with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines according to agreed budget and timeframes.
- Proven ability to maintain a voice across publications.
- Proficient with MS office suite and experience with content creation and desktop publishing/page layout and photo editing software highly desirable.
- Demonstrated experience in engagement with the Australian media.
- Experience with online marketing and social media.
- Knowledge and understanding of policies and issues relevant to palliative care reforms in Australia.
- Experience working in a small team environment with a member-based organisation.
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