Communications Manager

About the Role

The Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing  internal and external communications that engage the community, clients, employees, and stakeholders. This role ensures Amana Living's reputation as a trusted aged care provider is upheld and strengthened through clear, impactful, and meaningful messaging.

Key Responsibilities

Build Communication Strategies

• Create clear and engaging communication plans that reflect our mission and values
• Tailor messages to different audiences across the community
• Support project timelines and help coordinate resources for smooth delivery

Community Engagement & Public Relations

• Build relationships with media and local organisations to promote aged care
• Write and share content for media, social platforms, and outreach programs
• Help organise events that boost visibility and community connection

Digital & Social Media

• Create website and social media content in collaboration with the marketing team
• Develop helpful resources like FAQs and educational materials
• Understand the customer journey, as to shape messaging that informs and inspires

Internal Communications & Brand Reputation

• Ensure all messaging reflects Amana Living's values and tone
• Support internal communications, including staff updates and executive messaging
• Assist with speech writing and communications for leadership

Publications & Media Management

• Help develop newsletters, annual reports, and other publications
• Prepare press releases and media kits that build brand credibility
• Respond to media enquiries and support crisis communications when needed

About You

We're looking for someone who's creative, proactive, and ready to grow. We welcome applications from communications professionals who are early in their career, with some foundational work experience to draw on. You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Are skilled in crafting messages that connect with people
• Work well across both autonomous and collaborative projects
• Stay organised and manage multiple projects with confidence
• Understand digital trends and love storytelling
• Bring fresh ideas to how we engage with the community

Why Choose Amana Living?

Amana Living is one of the largest Aged Care providers in Western Australia and has been responding to the needs of older people and those who care for them since 1962. We offer a broad range of services, including residential care homes, transition care programs, retirement living villages, home care, day care, respite, and dementia specific services. Together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life.

Our vision is a community where every older person is honoured and valued. Our mission is together, we enable older people to maintain their individuality, providing what is needed to support a fulfilling life. Our values are compassion, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion and trust. Amana Living is proud to lead in reforms that benefit our workforce, caring for those who care for a career.

Our Benefits

• Competitive rates
• Salary packaging benefits up to $18,550
• School holidays childcare assistance
• Health and wellbeing programs and more
• Ongoing training and development to keep your skills growing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

If interested, please submit your resume along with a portfolio that has at least 2 examples of your writing, such as;

1. A letter to an organisation's clients or customers
2. A media release
3. A speech you have written for a senior person – e.g. commemorating an anniversary or a conference speech
4. An impact report or some other report
5. Staff comms or FAQs relating to an initiative to be rolled out.

At Amana Living, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those who identify as living with disability, are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or members of the LGBTIQA+ community. Join us in making a difference