Communications Coordinator

• Full time, Permanentrolebased in Sydney.
• Flexible work from home arrangements available, no mandated days in the office!
• Do you want to do work that really matters? Help us end avoidable blindness.

ABOUT THE FRED HOLLOWS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is an international development organisation working to prevent blindness and restore sight.  We continue to carry on the legacy of Professor Fred Hollows, who believed every person had the right to quality eye care, no matter where they live. Over 30 years The Foundation has grown to work in more than 25 countries throughout Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific, as well as in Australia. We have an ambitious five-year strategic plan that aims to take us even closer to realising our vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind, or vision impaired and Indigenous Australians exercise their right to sight and good health.

The Foundation is also proud to announce that we were awarded the Employer of Choice Award (Public Sector and NFP) at the 2022 Australian HR Awards.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Communications Coordinator is accountable for supporting the Head of Communications in daily communications, media, publications and administrative work that align with The Foundation’s strategic framework.

ABOUT YOU

You will be a communications all-rounder with a high level of responsiveness and strong writing and attention to detail. You will be skilled in media relations and acting as a frontline contact for journalists. Furthermore, you will have strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to work independently, show initiative and deliver according to deadline.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support The Foundation’s communications team on broad communications and media issues, including responses to public enquiries, liaising with speakers and ambassadors, and event briefs and speaking notes.
• Drive the production and on-time delivery of The Foundation’s publications like Fred’s Vision, the Annual Report and key research and program reports. This includes leading a revamp of the Annual Report and liaising with stakeholders across the organisation to produce content.
• Proactive media relations: Identifying opportunities, story development, pitching and coordinating interviews that generate media coverage and align with The Foundation’s communications strategy.
• Reactive media relations: Being a frontline contact for media and handling enquiries, including drafting responses and consulting with subject matter experts.
• Media monitoring and reporting, including being a relationship manager with the media monitoring company, sourcing and saving clips and producing reports that explain key metrics.
• Collaborate internally to identify new opportunities to raise brand awareness and support events, such as the Humanity and Fred Awards, and using data to tell stories.
• Strong internal and external stakeholder management: Foster relationships with journalists, The Foundation’s spokespeople and subject matter experts, and their executive assistants, and external agencies/contractors. 
• Support operational and administrative work of the Communications team, such as liaising with suppliers.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Strong experience in proactive media relations and pitching to generate publicity.
• Experience in reactive media and managing issues.
• Experience in developing and producing publications and written material to deadline, such as Annual Reports, talking points and briefs.
• Ability to coordinate and implement feedback across multiple stakeholders’ groups, internal and external.
• Ability to understand audience needs and tailor communication style.

How we recognise your contribution

Through our internal programs and employee benefits we aim to create an environment where you will feel supported and empowered.  Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or finding an environment which enables you to thrive while balancing family or personal commitments, we have a range of programs in place to support you. Including:

• Generous salary packaging - we provide access to not-for-profit salary packaging options, which will increase your take home pay, we also offer 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Flexible work environment – we focus on output, not hours and enable you to prioritise your health and wellbeing.
• Generous leave allowances – we offer Paid parental leave; 5 days bonus leave every year; an annual Foundation-wide “Me Day”, birthday leave; and time off for culturally significant/ceremonial leave.
• Ongoing commitment to your continuous learning and career development – through tailored leadership and professional development programs, access to LinkedIn Learning and focused development conversations.

To find out more about our benefits click here

APPLICATIONS

Please apply directly via the "Apply" Button, please include a CV and Cover Letter. Should you have any questions regarding the opportunity please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at **********@hollows.org  for a confidential conversation. Kindly note that CVs will not be considered through this email address.

Applications Close: Sunday 21st of April 2024

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this position.
 

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children and community partners in all areas where we work.  Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment. 

Please note: We will not be accepting CV’s via agencies for this role.