Advocacy Communications Specialist

1 day ago


East Melbourne, Australia The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Full time

Member Experience
Member & External Communications
Flexible location
Full Time, Fixed Term
26/9/2024
Leading National Health and Education member-based organisation
Full-time, 6-month max term opportunity with flexible location and WFH options
$115,158 p.a, plus 14% Superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
About the RACGP
About you
**To thrive in this role, you’ll have**:
relevant Degree/Tertiary education in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations (or equivalent)
strong Excel skills, with data analysis using data sets from multiple systems
experience developing or enhancing management reporting
excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
About the opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Member and External Communications, you’ll collaborate with the Advocacy Communications Manager to enhance the RACGP’s advocacy communication and media efforts, focusing on developing, managing, delivering, and reporting on strategies and plans that align with advocacy and strategic priorities.
**In addition, you’ll**:
ensure advocacy communications align with RACGP’s strategic priorities by collaborating with Advocacy Policy, Member Experience, and Communications teams
assist the Media Team with inquiries, including out-of-hours support
partner with Advocacy staff and the Advocacy Communications Manager to execute advocacy media and communications
identify advocacy issues and opportunities in the media and political landscape
build relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, including health groups and media
promote member communications to raise awareness of the RACGP’s advocacy impact and achievements, in line with the Operating Plan and Member Census findings.
The Benefits
14% superannuation
Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
17.5% annual leave loading for EA employees
Hybrid working arrangements
The Core Academy
High-profile health and education organisation where progressive leadership, innovation integrity, collaboration and accountability are valued
To apply
For the position description, visit RACGP Careers. Internal applicants should inform their current manager.
**Applications close**: Sunday 6th October 2024
“We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant”
The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.
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