Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

• Full time permanent position
• Sydney CBD Office location – Hybrid work model.

About Uniting

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and Bold.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a passionate and strategic Communications Specialist to join our Social Impact & Advocacy team. This role is central to amplifying Uniting's expertise, ideas and evidence to influence decision makers and drive systemic change across the sectors we operate in.

Working closely with colleagues across Research and Social Policy, Social Innovation, Communities, Seniors and other teams, you will identify and showcase Uniting's good practice, research and innovation. By shaping and sharing thought leadership materials, you will enhance our reputation for excellence and innovation, while helping to build a fairer and more inclusive society.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and grow Uniting's thought leadership capability by identifying, packaging and promoting work that demonstrates our impact.
• Develop and deliver communications projects and materials for a range of audiences and channels, including digital platforms, sector events, awards and conferences.
• Lead engagement and communications activities for flagship initiatives such as Uniting's biannual oration, sector reports and awards.
• Build the capacity of colleagues to communicate their work effectively with external audiences.
• Collaborate with Media, Government Relations, Advocacy, Social Innovation and Research teams to ensure our messages reach the right stakeholders in impactful ways.
• Map and track the sectors and audiences we seek to influence, and report on the reach, impact and outcomes of our communications and thought leadership activities.
• Design and coordinate events (in person and online) to showcase our research, practice and innovations.

Qualifications and Experience

Typically, this role requires a tertiary qualification in communications, media or a related discipline, with substantial experience in a similar role.

• Demonstrated ability to engage and influence stakeholders. Experience across the not-for-profit sector, philanthropy, social research and Government is highly regarded.
• Strong track record in designing and implementing communications campaigns to share research and thought leadership.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with proven editorial and content creation expertise.
• Experience in planning and coordinating sector events and engagement activities.
• Ability to work across a wide range of subject areas with creativity, flexibility and sound judgement.
• Proven capacity to work independently in fast-paced environments, solving problems and delivering results.

Desirable

• Experience in content production across multiple platforms (digital and print).
• Knowledge of policy and/or practice in at least one field relevant to Uniting's work.
• Experience or knowledge of social impact innovation, research and/or social policy advocacy.
• Strong skills in partnership development and stakeholder management.

What We Offer You

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Affordable access to Fitness Passport— discounted gym memberships to support your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.

For all questions, please don't hesitate to contact Fabio Ioviero via email at

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity At Uniting, inclusion isn't just something we value – it's how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.