Story and Content Producer

• Bring stories to life that inspire supporters and amplify our mission
• Full-time position with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement
• Join a leading NFP tackling poverty & building a better future for all

Use your skills as a Story & Content Producer to create powerful stories that inspire action

About Caritas Australia

We are Compassion in Action. Caritas Australia is the international humanitarian and aid agency of the Australian Catholic Church. We have a vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods, clean water, sanitation and education.

Why work for Caritas Australia?

You will join a team of like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling poverty and injustice. As part of the Caritas Australia team, you will also benefit from:

• Advance your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements, to support your work/life balance
• Generous leave benefits including wellbeing, birthday, and 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered

What does the role involve?

Reporting to the Communication Manager, you will create compelling stories that inspire supporters and the public to take action and support Caritas Australia programs.

Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Plan and lead content collection trips, working with overseas partners and local creatives.
• Travel overseas and within Australia to capture photography, videography, and compelling stories from the field and fundraising events.
• Work closely with internal teams and external agencies to provide high-quality video and photo content for campaigns.
• Organise and maintain content systems, keeping all photos, videos, and stories up to date and ready for use.
• Support the creation of story-based content, including blogs and other engaging communications.

This role is based in our Mascot office and will work a hybrid model, including two days in the office per week.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to Caritas Australia's mission to end poverty and injustice by promoting human dignity for all, as well as a dedication to the principles of Catholic Social Teaching that guide our global efforts. They will have a mix of the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• A can-do attitude with strong emotional intelligence to engage respectfully with vulnerable communities and people from diverse cultural backgrounds (field experience desirable).
• Strong experience in video editing, photography, writing and content development, creating content that drives fundraising and brand awareness.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, with excellent project management, communication and problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality content on time.

How to apply

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the listed qualifications. We value diverse experiences, and we believe in potential. If you're passionate about this role and believe you can make a valuable contribution, we'd love to hear from you

We encourage you to apply early, as we will be assessing candidates as they come in and may close the ad earlier if necessary.

For any further questions or enquiries, please contact the people team at

. Otherwise, please submit you cover letter and CV through the relevant links.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us.

Our commitment to safeguarding
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Caritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.

Our commitment to diversity -
Caritas Australia encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race, sex, gender, age and disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Our commitment to safety and wellbeing -
Depending on your role, Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work.