Communications Specialist

**Communications Specialist**

**About Us**

For over 60 years, Cancer Council Queensland’s pioneering work has helped save thousands of lives and has improved the quality of life for people living with cancer. Our mission is to lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland raises funds that are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with cancer through research to support prevention and early detection.

We are dynamic, outcome-focused, responsive to community needs, and committed to voluntarism and the pursuit of excellence.

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by employing high-performing employees who live our values of being responsible, inclusive, equitable, and collaborative.

**Working at Cancer Council Queensland**

Our greatest asset is our diverse team of talented, savvy people. Our awesome employees and volunteers tell us that Cancer Council Queensland is a meaningful, rewarding and fun place to work.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member. We love to recognise and reward our team of superstars with employee benefits such as extra paid days off.

**About the role**

This role is a Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week) role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role, you must:

- Collaborate with Revenue and Engagement team, including Marketing and Communication teams, Business Development, Corporate Partnership, Philanthropy and Campaigns and Events Service Delivery teams and Research, to develop content as required for campaigns and events that promote program-specific objectives and the strategic priorities of the organisation.
- Plan, write, edit and produce engaging content including but not limited to brand key messages, impact stories, e-news editions, website content, social media content, scripting brand short videos and marketing collateral.
- Identify and source storytelling opportunities to communicate what CCQ does in order to build awareness and impact and deliver on the full-year content calendar.
- Publish website content using CCQ’s website Content Management System.
- Provide copywriting and communications assistance on projects for the Manager Communications as required.
- Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to write media releases and execute media opportunities to grow awareness of CCQ’s products and services.
- Assist in the coordination and management of media events.
- Assist in developing key messaging for media activity.
- Assist in collaborating with other Cancer Councils to develop and implement media campaigns.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of content-led campaigns to the Manager Communications.
- Assist in other Marketing team initiatives that require strong written communication skills.

**Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills**

**Essential Skills**:

- Tertiary qualification and 5+ years’ experience in communications and/or journalism.
- Highly developed skills in writing, reviewing and editing content for a range of audiences, with great attention to detail.
- Highly developed time management skills in order to meet strict deadlines.
- Experience developing and managing detailed content calendars.
- Demonstrated experience working in digital communications, including website Content Management Systems. Computer literacy with MS Office Suite.
- Self-motivated, with a high level of initiative and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a cohesive team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with experience effectively communicating with all levels throughout the organisation including peers, volunteers and executive management.
- Ability to work with changing priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment ensuring quality output.
- Extensive understanding of and exposure to issues relating to media and public affairs.

**Desirable Skills**:

- Experience with photography.

**Benefits**

Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced, exciting and fulfilling lives. Our growing Non-for-Profit organisation offers employees:

- Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Work from Home options)
- ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
- Recognition and Rewards Program
- Two paid Wellbeing days per year
- One paid ‘Thank you’ day at the end of the year
- Professional Development Allowance
- Corporate social events (such as bring your dog to work day)
- Team events, employee connectivity and Healthy Workplace Activities
- Cancer Council Retail shop discount

**Meet Our People**

**How to apply**

Applications, including a current resume and cover letter, are req