Media and Communications Coordinator

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia CARE Australia Full time

  • Hybrid / flexible working options

  • Salary circa $88,000 plus superannuation and salary packaging

  • 6 month maximum term contract; Part time (0.8)

The Opportunity

CARE Australia (part of CARE International) is an international aid organisation working to defeat global poverty by supporting women and girls to create lasting change in their communities around the world.

As the Media and Communications Coordinator, you will support the Interim Senior Manager, Media and Communications, to deliver strategic campaigns and communications to grow and protect CARE Australia's profile, highlight global humanitarian and development stories, increase engagement with target audiences and raise public fundraising income.

Why work with us?

This rewarding role will give you the opportunity to make a real difference and give you the chance to improve the world, advance gender equality through your work and contribute to change.

Additional benefits include:

  • Generous base salary including 17.5% loading

  • Salary packaging benefits to boost your take home pay (up to $15,899 tax free)

  • Hybrid, flexible work arrangements for work-life balance

  • Professional development and training opportunities

  • Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support

  • Additional leave entitlements beyond the National Employment Standards

We're looking for someone who brings:

  • Some experience in the communications and/or media sector combined with some content creation experience (copywriting and editing).

  • Excellent communication skills, with some experience writing for a broad range of audiences and channels within tight timelines

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to create and foster collaborative and productive relationships with internal clients and external organisations

  • An understanding of the Australian, and to some extent, the global media landscape.

  • Knowledge and experience of international aid and development would be an advantage

How to apply:

To apply please attach your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

This will be a rolling recruitment process, with shortlisting and interviews being completed as applications are received. Don't delay. Apply now.

Questions about the role?

Terms and conditions for Australian-based staff:

Please note all CARE Australia employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy, PSEAH policy and Code of Conduct.

CARE Australia will seek information from job applicants' previous employers about incidents of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment, and/or child abuse the applicant may have been found guilty to have committed or about which an investigation was in the process of being carried out at the time of the termination of the applicant's employment with that employer. By submitting the application, the job applicant confirms that s/he has no objection to CARE Australia requesting the information specified above.

CARE Australia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people living with a disability and/or have lived experience of disability. We also encourage Pacific Islander people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

Should you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know.

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