Community Care and Program Coordinator

This is a rare opportunity to work within the Sanitarium Corporate Communications team as the Community Care and Program Coordinator. The role is integral to the operation of our Community Care and Spirit of Sanitarium program and directly assists and supports the Community Partnerships & Communications Manager in the delivery of strategic plans, projects, and programs with the goal of building healthy sustainable communities through our Community Care Program.
Additionally, the role assists in the delivery of key Internal Communications programs and projects including the annual trans-tasman Spirit of Sanitarium Awards (SOSA) program, as directed by the Senior Manager, Internal & CSR Communications.
- be a keen contributor within a fun, highly collaborative and engaged team that loves to make it happen,
- use their next level communication and relationship skills to support the successful running of our programs and projects,
- identify great storytelling opportunities and have an eye for what makes a great presentation,
- bring time management, attention to detail and organisational skills that are A+.

**Key tasks include**:
**Community Care**
- Provide Community Care and program support.
- Support key community projects ensuring quality outcomes.
- Coordinate product ordering and delivery for the Community Care program
- Assess, respond, and coordinate the Community Care inbox requests and attend to all community care requests.
- Maintain relevant program data and compile regular reports as required.
- Develop and manage systems to ensure efficient operation and reporting for the Community Care program.
- Support the implementation and delivery of the annual Corporate Fundraising Project.

**Internal Communications**
- Support the delivery of the Spirit of Sanitarium Awards program.
- Support the delivery of our internal staff news publication in an accurate and timely manner.
- Champion information on our intranet for the Communications team.
- Maintain the community care and heritage sites on our intranet.
- Support with other adhoc communication admin duties.

**Skills & Experience**
- Experience in project management desirable.
- Effective written and verbal communications skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Able to multi-task and to take initiative in recommending and acting on solutions.
- Effective use of SharePoint in support of department activity and process management.
- Good with presentation and design, through to print and electronic publishing of information, publications, AV and promotional material.
- Familiar with AV equipment and digital technologies.
- Work experience in either a PR or business context.
- Communications Degree majoring in Public Relations or other relevant qualifications is preferred.

**About Sanitarium**
Sanitarium believes in the potential of every Australian to live well. That’s why everything we do - from the foods we create, to our role in the community and how we care and develop our staff - is guided by this philosophy. We are Australian owned, and we are also proud to produce some of Australia’s’ most loved products from the favourite Aussie breakfast cereal Weet-Bix, to the nutritious on-the-go liquid breakfast drink UP&GO and the category leader in non-dairy milks, So Good. Not only do we have great products, but we have great teams behind them. We love what we do, we’re constantly evolving and, where there’s a chance to learn or try something new, we roll up our sleeves. There’s never a dull moment We are an organisation driven by our mission, vision, and values.
**Our Culture**
At Sanitarium we acknowledge that for us to be truly successful and sustainable our people, our values and our philosophy need to be at the forefront of what we do. We are passionate about fostering an environment in which you can flourish and grow, where you feel valued and know that you can make a difference.
**The Benefits**
- 4.5-day work week / Half-day Fridays
- Access to a range of workplace health and wellbeing initiatives
- Salary sacrifice options
- Achievement awards and recognition programs
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Study assistance to support role requirements
- Staff store and canteen
- Discounted travel insurance for leisure bookings
- Opportunity to contribute to community initiatives

**How to Apply**

**Job Type**: Contract