National Manager, Media and Communications

Overview

- Dynamic not-for-profit organisation
- Broad media and communications leadership opportunity
- Sydney CBD – hybrid WFH arrangement
- Competitive salary package + flexibility + benefits

Fantastic senior career opportunity for a National Manager, Media and Communications to join one of Australia's largest not-for-profit organisations. Reporting into the General Secretary and leading a team of two communications professionals, this is a critical role working for a dynamic and progressive organisation.

This key role provides leadership, vision and management in implementing the strategy for media and communications. This role has a focus on managing external communications, resources and projects.

You will be responsible for

- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Strategic Plan, leading and advising on national communications.
- Lead a high performing team that engages regularly, strategically and in innovative ways to grow internal and external audiences
- Be the communications lead for high level strategic advice and input on media issues, including crisis media management, government relations and organisational risk
- Support leaders, particularly the President and General Secretary, to make timely and effective contributions to the national audience and wider public discourse.
- Develop a pro-active media strategy and maintain constructive relationships with media.
- Advise and oversee strategy and management for websites.
- Review and advise on presentations
- Manage requests for Communications support
- Lead and coordinate the production of key video messages from the President.
- Contribute to the production of quality written content and assist with editing communications and resources.
- Oversee, manage and ensure adherence of the communications team budget
- Actively develop team members through coaching, feedback and creating meaningful development plans and discussion
- Manage internal and external requests for copyright clearance and logo approvals.

You will have

- Bachelor’s degree in Media or Communications and/or another relevant discipline.
- Experience in developing a strategic approach and offering leadership in media and communications for a complex organisation with multiple stakeholders on a national level.
- Experience in providing high level advice and guidance to senior executives in relation to issues management, media and communication.
- Experience in leading a high performing team and building media and communications capacity within an organisation.
- Highly developed relational skills and the ability to work with organisational complexity and across cultures to develop effective working relationships and outcomes.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships at all levels.
- A high-level understanding of the Australian media landscape and political system and experience in engaging with government and public policy.
- Detailed understanding of regulatory compliance for publication in respect of copyright, privacy and other areas and the ability to develop policies that guide organisational compliance and external engagement.
- Excellent copywriting and editorial skills and the ability to write/produce online content through a range of channels.
- Exposure working in a not-for-profit or government organisation in a similar role is essential

This is a unique career opportunity for a passionate and seasoned media and communications professional to join an industry leader working with a collaborative, supportive team within a reputable organisation.

Please contact Holly Ash for a confidential discussion - holly.ash@ampersand.com.au

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