Communications Coordinator

Career Opportunities: Communication Coordinator (2306)

- Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness

- Full time, 12-month parental leave cover, based In Sydney (Flexible work from home arrangements available)

- Closing Date: Sunday the 5th of October 2025

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight. We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as Australia. The Foundation has restored sight to more than 3 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Communications Coordinator is accountable for organising communications activities, events and administrative work in line with The Foundation’s brand strategy and strategic framework.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Plan, develop and implement The Foundation’s communications events, including the Fred and Humanity Awards, our annual twin awards program that celebrates the generous spirit of Australians that Fred so deeply believed in

- Ensure effective coordination of events by coordinating logistics with suppliers and partners, and developing communications material, such as event briefs, speaking points and run sheets.

- Act as a point of liaison for the Communications team and carry out administrative tasks.

- Support the production and on-time delivery of publications including the Annual Report and Fred’s Vision magazine.

- Maintain The Foundation’s online systems and portals, including Storybank and Photoshelter (our photo management database)

- Coordinate and represent the Communications team at internal collaborative networks and meetings, including drafting agendas and conducting follow-up on action items.

- Collaborate with other teams internally to grow The Foundation’s brand and fundraising activities.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

- Experience in a communications coordination, communications support and/or event coordination role.

- Experience writing for public-facing communication materials such as newsletters and media releases.

- Ability to coordinate administration and logistics with multiple stakeholders.

- Strong planning and organisational skills and commitment to proactively delivering tasks according to schedule

- Strong attention to detail – ability to become familiar with key messages and proactively identify and correct errors and inconsistencies.

- Ability to work independently, take initiative and escalate issues, set priorities and support programs.

- Ability to maintain online systems and carry out administrative work, such as raising purchase orders and responding to requests for the team.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

- Generous salary packaging, we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay.

- Flexible work environment, we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing

- Generous leave allowances

- Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development, through tailored leadership and professional development programs, and focused development conversations.

Please apply directly using the "Apply" button. Your application should include a CV and, preferably, a cover letter that outlines your interest in the role and addresses the key criteria listed in the “Key Responsibilities”, and “What you need to succeed” sections of the advertisement.

Applications Close: Sunday the 5th of October 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks, and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. In addition, The Foundation reserves the right to verify qualifications and credentials of applicants as part of our recruitment and screening processes.

Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.

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