Communications Officer

**Introduction**:
**Join us and share our Vision**:
‘All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities’

Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 residents across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia.

We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders.

**Description**:
Reporting to General Manager Strategic Communications, the Communications Officer (SA) is responsible for executing communication plans in line with Housing Choices Australia’s business strategy.

This role joins a dedicated and fast-paced Communications Team. The Communications Officer will provide communications support to the National Communications Team on Housing Choices Australia state-based activities and initiatives including supporting state, resident and internal and external stakeholder communications across digital and printed platforms. This includes content creation for internal staff communications and publications, resident social media channels, utilising photography and video, writing and collating content for resident newsletters, contributing to external reports, supporting tender preparation and presentations, preparation of marketing materials, local media State Government press office liaison in conjunction with the State General Manager and National Communications Team; event management; communication with state-based external partners and sector bodies; management of stakeholder and media databases.

Advising and partnering with divisions in our organisation sees you help bring to life the ways we are delivering on our future strategy and vision, through stories and engaging content. And, at the same time, bring your expertise to our team to focus on uplifting our communications channels to reflect our culture and best
- practice.

Days and hours of this role can be negotiated. Minimum of 15 hours per week required.

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**Skills and Experiences**:
About You
- Relevant qualifications in journalism, public relations or communications with experience within the not-for-profit public/community, private housing sector or transferable sector.
- Clear, concise and effective communication style
- Ability to take direction accurately
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem solving skills, with the ability to prioritise work
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and high work volumes without affecting quality of service delivery.

What we offer in return
- Income protection
- Paid parental leave
- A day off on your birthday
- Flexible working arrangements
- Salary packaging for living expenses, meal and entertainment expenses
- Excellent career development opportunities.
- Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role).
- Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures.
- Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Corporate Communications Manager, Rebecca Faltyn, 0439 385 769.