Job description
We are committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness by tailoring solutions to help overcome barriers and build independent and fulfilling lives.
We are united in our shared mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity.
With a strong culture of innovation, learning, flexibility and belonging, we live our values and allow our team members to be the best version of themselves inside and outside work.
Key Accountabilities:
Content that is on strategy and brand, is conceived of and developed, as required.
Effective written material is provided for print, website, socials, video, audio (e.g. speaking notes).
Collaborating with the Communications team as necessary to understand context and scope, and providing assistance on other content projects where necessary.
Further research and interviews is conducted to build on briefs, as required.
Copy for publication is reviewed to ensure conformity with accepted rules of grammar, style and format, coherence of story, and accuracy, legality, and probity of content.
The creation and maintenance of a story bank, including Client stories, Volunteer stories, Donor stories and Staff stories is in place and utilised.
Reviewing and providing feedback on written work across the organisation. Directly editing work to improve quality of output, as required.
Using data to iterate and improve content.
In partnership with subject matter experts, regularly reviewing existing content, to ensure it is current and achieves our goals.
Strong working relationships are developed and maintained with internal stakeholders, enabling strategic and operational objectives to be met.
Essential Experience & Skills:
Experience with content marketing is highly desirable.
A proven track record of writing engaging content.
Experience writing in a broad mix of content formats – print, web, socials, newsletters, etc.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Benefits that Guide Dogs offer:
As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs.
A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900.
EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 13 weeks paid leave after qualification period
The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
Annual flu vaccinations.
Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society.
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We offer equal employment opportunity regardless of your disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion.
If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact jobs@guidedogs.com.au to inform us of your preferred method of communication.