AddressCOMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
- Key role with national peak body and advocacy organisation.
- Part-time (minimum 0.6FTE) position, hybrid working arrangements.
- Melbourne based.
- Salary sacrificing available.
COTA Australia is the national peak body representing people aged 50 and over, representing almost nine million Australians. For over 70 years our systemic advocacy to Government has been improving the diverse lives of older people in policy areas such as aged care, health, retirement incomes, and more. Our broad agenda is focused on tackling ageism, respecting diversity, and the empowerment of older people to live life to the full. Find out more at www.cota.org.au
COTA is an equal opportunity employer. The position may be based at COTA Australia’s Melbourne or Canberra office with flexible work from home arrangements. This is an ongoing part time 0.6 FTE role of 3 days per week.
About the role:
In this role your skills will contribute to and help execute an organisational communications strategy to advance COTA Australia’s advocacy and enhance the organisation’s reputation. You will contribute to the delivery of our Strategic Plan and funded projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
Digital Media
- Coordinate digital content calendar and create, write, and execute digital content in line with COTA Australia’s voice and brand.
- Produce monthly enews letter and ensure integration of COTA Australia’s communications and other key initiatives and stakeholder content.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders, including Federation S/T members, to develop engaging digital content and assets in line with COTA Australia brand, reputation, and image within budget allocations.
- Drive growth and foster an engaged community on COTA Australia’s digital channels.
- Interact and respond to queries on social media channels.
Maintenance of the Digital Environment
- Provide EDM assistance including maintaining the EDM database and COTA Australia website.
- Manage the COTA Australia website keeping content up to date and enhancing its appeal and functionality.
Communications
- Support an integrated proactive communication framework and associated strategies.
- Write articles and other content to support communication from the CEO to stakeholders, industry media and within the Federation.
- Manage the production of a quarterly national magazine.
- Assist in the design of COTA Australia’s marketing and other collateral as requested from time to time.
Other Duties
- Undertake other duties as directed.
- Ensure data is appropriately managed in line with Australian Privacy Principles.
- Work collaboratively with the COTA Australia team toward shared outcomes and impact.
Key Selection Criteria
- Relevant qualifications in communications, digital media, or a related discipline.
- Relevant experience in a similar role.
- Experience in basic graphic design to compliment communication and advocacy activities.
- Experience with a range of online and social media platforms including to inform and engage a diverse audience.
- Outstanding internal and external customer service orientation.
- Strong time management and prioritisation skills with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously, seek direction and operate effectively within a team environment.
- Positive and energetic attitude to work.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to source and write content.
- Ability to work in a small team with limited supervision on a numberof projects/initiatives to achieve outcomes/results and is able to manage time and tasks effectively.
- Exceptionaloral and writtencommunication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills, and the capacity to interact effectively, and build credibility and rapport with senior management and external stakeholders.
- Strong computerproficiency across multiple communications platforms.
You will have:
- Full work entitlement to work in Australia.
- A Criminal Record Check with no disclosable outcomes.
To apply please submit a covering letter addressing the key selection criteria detailing your suitability to the position as well as a current CV evidencing your work history to ******@cota.org.au Applications close at 8 am on Monday 10 June 2024.
For information about COTA Australia visit www.cota.org.au
