AddressDo you want to be part of a true values-based organisation making an impact in the lives of people with disability?
We are currently recruiting for a Communications Coordinatorto join our Marketing and Communications Team
About the role:
- Permanent Full-Time
- Melbourne
As a Communications Coordinator your role is to lead and contribute to the development of communications products and activities to assist the Possability to grow, adapt to change and build a sense of team.
About us:
Possability is a leading Australian non-profit, values-based organisation delivering a range of individual and flexible support options for people with a disability across Australia. Services include supported accommodation, employment, training, respite, and support for children & young people with a history of adversity.
Possability has a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their potential. We are catalysts for change in the broader community and in the lives of the people we serve. We believe that freedom and independence are fundamental human rights. We are committed to providing a quality service designed to be responsive and flexible to individual needs to enable people to achieve their personal goals.
About you:
As a Communications Coordinator, you will have the following:
- Ability to write for different audiences and channels, demonstrated through diverse and engaging communications and marketing content.
- Strong attention to detail and an interest in tone, tense, grammar and all things comms. Effective proofreading and editing.
- Excellent researcher and ability to distil complex information into clear and simple to understand communications. Understanding of change communications and how to speak to people’s expectations.
- Good time management skills and the ability to successfully manage competing priorities and complete tasks to deadlines.
- An active and respectful listener and communicator, able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A team player who works collaboratively, values diversity and can relate to people from a range of backgrounds.
What is essential?
- At least three years in a similar role, supporting internal and/or change communications.
- A skilled writer, able to write for different audiences in a range of styles with an understanding of how to achieve desired outcomes.
- Experience writing for a range of communications tools internally and externally, including for websites, newsletters, social media, reports or other formats/channels.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, providing outputs with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Share our organisation’s values and driven by the desire to contribute to our purpose. An avid supporter of human rights.
- Experience in the disability or community sector would be beneficial.
- Experience writing easy read and/or easy English would be beneficial.
Some of the perks:
Salary packaging of up to $15,900 (plus an additional $2,650 for Entertainment expenses) for eligible employees.
As well as:
- Access to professional development and in-house training opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities - we love to promote from within
- Experience a supportive culture and working environment
- Access to our employee assistance program – because life happens
What’s next?
To access a copy of the position description please email ***********@possability.com.au
If this position looks like your next challenge, please hit the apply button and submit your application through our online recruitment portal.
To be considered, applications must provide the following items:
- A current curriculum vitae
- A cover letter detailing why you are the right candidate for the role.
- Confirmation of ability to meet essential role and organisation requirements
For further information about this role, or any support through the application process, please contact Jason on 0408 720 *** or email ***********@possability.com.au
Applications close 5pm (AEST) Friday 5th July 2024.
Please note we will be conducting interviews with suitable candidates as applications are received, therefore candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
Possability is proud to be an equal opportunity employer where every person can feel safe and participate in meaningful work. We are committed to workplace diversity and encourage employment applications frompeople with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To ensure that all clients and vulnerable people are protected, all employees are required to hold a current NDIS check, National Police check, WWVP Card, and be fully vaccinated against covid-19.
