Communications Advisor

**_Are you a Communications professional looking for your next challenge?_**:

- **_ Are you passionate about making a difference for animals and their welfare?_**:

- **_ Do you want to help Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation achieve its ambition to end cruelty to all animals?_**

If this sounds like you then we are looking for a Communications Advisor to join the Communications team at RSPCA Victoria.

**About RSPCA Victoria**

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

**About the role**

The Communications Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating external and internal communication strategies and plans to assist RSPCA Victoria achieve its goals. We’re looking for someone to join our small but mighty Communications and Marketing team over the next six months as we develop communications to support our 2030 Strategy along with day-to-day communications needs.

While this is a six-month contract, there is potential to become ongoing if you’re a great fit with our fun and creative team.

Key responsibilities include:

- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Fundraising and Communications business plan to deliver the required objectives and outcomes in accordance with broader organisational goals and within budget.
- Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies and plans that engage key audiences, enhance RSPCA Victoria’s brand, and promote the organisation’s work to support its goals.
- Establish and maintain strong and cooperative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and clients.
- Support the delivery of communication related projects and continuous improvement opportunities within agreed timeframes and budget, such as the annual report, the internal communications strategy and external communication projects, campaigns and initiatives.
- Write and prepare accurate, high quality communication materials for a variety of audiences and channels including newsletters, social media posts, website copy, brochures, video scripts, annual reports and other materials as required.
- Provide regular reporting on communication plans, campaigns, and initiatives to demonstrate their effectiveness to relevant internal stakeholders and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Work closely with the Senior Communications Manager to manage the budget, develop annual business plans, and assist with managing complex issues, change projects and initiatives.
- Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives in accordance with the Prevention and Marketing and Communications business plans.

**What we are looking for from you**
- 3-5 years demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and evaluating communication plans to achieve organisational objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Communications and/or related relevant field experience.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and adaptability.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
- Ability to prioritise work, be agile to business needs and support key internal clients.
- Experience managing/contributing to the management of complex issues.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.

**Recruitment Requirements**
- Valid driver’s license.

**What we can offer you**
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of animals across Victoria.
- Hybrid working arrangements available (2 days per week from home), after initial induction and training at our Burwood East office.
- Recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia, as an advanced workplace - Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives; including confidential counselling services and education programs.
- Generous discounts on products and services, including Royal Canin pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail.
- Access to a range of learning and development opportunities.
- Plenty of animals to pat

**How to apply**

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RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Poli