AddressCommunications Officer
Head Office, Flemington
Part-time
- Access to Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax = higher net income)
- Competitive remuneration $36.25+ 17.5% leave loading + superannuation
- Generous kilometre reimbursement for work-related travel
- Mobile phone + laptop provided
- Part-time position (3 days per week) – flexible Monday through to Friday
- We embrace a flexible work culture and Work from Home is currently available 1 day per week
- Join a passionate team within a rapidly growing not-for-profit organisation with a commitment to social justice
- Wintringham promotes ongoing training and professional excellence
- Located at our Head Office in North Melbourne / Kensington area (Vic)
About us
Wintringham is a specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania. Our Head Office, located in Flemington, soon moving to a larger space in North Melbourne, provides the strategic direction and support services for Wintringham’s homelessness, residential aged care, community housing, NDIS, outreach and home care services for people aged 50 and over.
Your new role
We are currently seeking a proactive and dynamic all-rounder to join our Communications team as a Part-time Communications Officer for 3 days per week. In this busy and dynamic role, you will build a positive public image of Wintringham using multiple internal and external communication channels e.g. publications, marketing materials (print and online), and online events. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and amplifying our narrative, engaging with diverse audiences, and driving awareness for the life-changing work our teams do. Your creativity, problem solving ability, eye for detail and passion for social justice will help amplify Wintringham’s voice in this sector.
Your duties and responsibilities will also include:
- Reinforcing Wintringham’s ethos and values through the development of meaningful, effective, and purposeful written communications and marketing for internal and external audiences.
- Manage our annual ArtSpace online exhibition, held during Homelessness Week in early August 2024.
- Production and distribution of annual calendar and Christmas cards.
- Manage and deliver our quarterly client newsletter ‘Home Until Stumps’ and our quarterly stakeholder newsletter.
- Updating and adding stories to Wintringham’s website, and creating various social media content, newsletter and case study content as required.
- Manage the communications stock register of printed marketing materials.
- Assist with proofing of the Annual Report.
- Gather regular content for Wintringham channels through writing stories, interviewing clients, staff, taking and editing pictures.
- Managing Wintringham corporate templates.
- Communications team administration and project work as required.
We are seeking candidates with the following:
- Tertiary qualification in Communications or Marketing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Current driver’s licence & own reliable vehicle (travel to sites is sometimes required)
- Experience developing content both written and multimedia for various audiences
- Excellent knowledge of Word, InDesign, Campaign Monitor, Canva and moderate knowledge of PhotoShop.
- Creative and independent problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
This sounds great! How do I apply?
For more information about this exciting role, you can view copy of the Position Description here
Applications can be addressed to Christina Bucci (Communications Manager) and submitted via our website. We require you also include a cover letter outlining your suitability to the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please upload your documents in PDF Format.
Applications close on Monday 15th of July 2024 at 5pm.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both of these parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.
Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.
Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine as well as a 2024 Influenza Immunisation vaccination before commencing employment and must provide evidence.
Wintringham is committed to providing safe and inclusive environments and services. We celebrate differences in ability, age, culture, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexuality, spirituality and beliefs. Everyone has a right to feel welcome, respected and valued in a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.
The safety of all older people is paramount, and we have zero tolerance for family violence including elder abuse.
Wintringham proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
Diversity and inclusion makes our community and Wintringham stronger, and contributes to helping us end homelessness for older people.
