Communications Manager

2 weeks ago

Hawthorn East, Australia Benetas Full time

**Leading not for profit, values-based organisation striving to make a difference for Victorians**:

- **Permanent full-time role with growth opportunities**:

- **Great working environment and salary packaging benefits**

**What YOU do matters**
- Are you looking to do something that matters? At Benetas, you’ll be part of a diverse, engaging and collaborative culture that is guided by our values of respect, responsibility, community and spirit. Join us and make a difference
- Benetas is looking for a dynamic individual to join Benetas in the position of Communications Manager. The role works closely with the CEO and Benetas Executive team to provide communications advice in a fast paced and dynamic environment, where making a difference to ageing Australians is a key driver for the organisation.
- This position will be based at our Support Office in Hawthorn East, just 9 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD. Our support office is a thriving, supportive and friendly environment, where you will have the opportunity to work with other passionate people.

**About the role**
- This role will design and implement Benetas’ corporate communications strategy, and be responsible for media, PR, and crisis communications to ensure our strong reputation in the aged care sector is maintained and strengthened.
- The Communications Manager, together with two direct reports, is responsible for:

- designing and delivering an organisational communication strategy encompassing internal and external audiences.
- proactively identifying and developing new media opportunities to promote Benetas as well as managing inbound media enquiries.
- providing strategic public relations advice and support to internal and external stakeholders in relation to issues and crisis management.
- developing and delivering an engaging and empowering internal communications plan that provides clarity to the organisation about strategic initiatives and excites them about the future.
- overseeing the implementation of the social dividend program, and feature stories of activities.
- building strong relationships with key leaders at Benetas including the CEO, Executive leaders of business units to advise them on the most effective way to communicate about their key priorities and provide copywriting and content development for assets as required.
- This role sits on the Leadership team of the Customer, Insights and Marketing team, and reports into the GM, Customer, Insights & Marketing. The position is located at our Support Office in Hawthorn East, just 10 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD.

**About you**
- A background in communications, public relations or other relevant discipline, with at least 5 years of industry experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong media management and PR skills across mainstream and social media channels
- Experience working with sensitive and complex issues
- Highly effective interpersonal and problem solving abilities
- Calmness under pressure and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, issues-rich environment
- Ability to flex between providing strategic communications counsel and tactical implementation
- An exemplary work ethic and great initiative
- A demonstrable record of supporting the achievement and development of your team
- An understanding of the aged care sector and the challenges and opportunities there are in relation to caring for older Australians.

**You can look forward to**
- Permanent full-time employment
- Working from home and our thriving and lively Support Office in Hawthorn East, just 9 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD
- Being part of a trusted team within a supportive community
- Free parking onsite
- Proudly being part of a business that values Respect, Responsibility, Community, and Spirit
- Engaging in meaningful work with a strong commitment to customer experience
- Varied role with excellent opportunities to show leadership and develop professionally
- Generous salary packaging arrangements including meals, entertainment benefits and novated car leasing options
- Working with an engaged and passionate team

**About Benetas**
- Benetas is a leading not-for-profit organisation dedicated to actively working with older Victorians, their friends and carers through a range of residential aged care, primary care and in-home services. We care about our people’s health and well-being and are committed to our reputation as a truly great place to work and volunteer. We are a recognised leader in gender equality and are proud to provide an inclusive workplace - with a diverse workforce that is reflective of the client base.
- Successful applicants must have valid working rights in Australia, be able to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check outcome, and be immunised with the current Influenza Vaccination and 3 doses of COVID.
- For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with
- **Elyssia Clark on (03) 8823 7900

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