AddressEveryone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907.
About the role:
The Communications Specialist is a passionate communicator, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can identify, generate and disseminate key communication pieces across a range of internal and external channels. With proven experience in a similar role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality communications to tight deadlines, across internal and external communication channels, and providing PR and crisis management support. The ideal candidate will be self-managed and have experience in quickly developing and nurturing a wide range of stakeholder relationships.
About you:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Bachelor of Communications/Journalism and at least five years’ experience in a similar position.
- Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality communication pieces for a range of stakeholders under tight time constraints.
- Excellent writing and editing skills.
- Demonstrated experience in effectively responding to unfolding issues and crises both independently and in a team environment.
- Detailed knowledge of the current media landscape with relevant contacts and the ability to identify opportunities and manage media coverage.
- Ability to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities and multiple client demands.
- Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work productively with a range of stakeholders including senior management, staff, clients, media outlets, contractors and others.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor online and traditional media to identify potential issues and industry trends and to formulate responses outside of normal business hours on an on-call basis.
- Relevant probity checks required by legislation and Wesley Mission Queensland policy.
- Willingness and ability to work within the Philosophies, Policies and Procedures of Wesley Mission Queensland and the Uniting Church in Australia.
Why WMQ?
Wesley Mission We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story.
We offer our team members:
- Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace!
- Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay
- Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage
- Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
