Address- Competitive remuneration + generous salary packaging.
- Northmead location + hybrid working arrangements.
- Produce and distribute CareFlight’s stories through social media, print, video and traditional media channels (PR).
CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.
About the role:
We’re on the lookout for an adept marketing-communications specialist to join our Media, Communications and Marketing (MCM) team. From helicopter rescues and jet transfers to our leading education programs, you’ll be responsible for capturing and sharing the many stories of CareFlight across our digital and social platforms.
A creative thinker, you will source and create content, writing both short snappy copy and in longer form, for social media, websites, and offline channels.
As a primary media contact, you will produce media releases, handle media enquiries, and develop strategic PR campaigns.
This is a unique opportunity to hone your craft and develop a broad range of Communications and Marketing skills while making a real difference with one of Australia’s most highly regarded organisations.
To be successful in this role you will have the following:
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications or public/media relations.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a marketing, communications or media/PR role.
- Experience in managing multiple internal and external Communications and Marketing campaigns.
- Ability to write snappy short or long form copy.
- Experience producing social media content and running campaigns.
- Willingness to embed yourself into the wider CareFlight team to find interesting stories to be told and shared.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple demands.
- Flexibility to work weekends and on-call Duty Media Officer as required by your manager.
- Flexibility to work at CareFlight’s Bankstown airport base 1-2 days a fortnight.
- Experience in managing workload autonomously.
Desirable:
- Experience in photography and video production
- Experience generating engaging content campaign ideas to appeal to various audiences
- Experience producing and publishing engaging content, marketing materials, newsletters and media releases.
- Experience in using a marketing automation platform to send email newsletters
- Prior experience working within or coordinating external marketing/communications agencies.
- Prior experience working in the not-for-profit sector
- Current driver’s license.
How to apply
If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on 12th July 2024.
For additional information, please contact ***********@careflight.org
CareFlight values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing. Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.
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