Address Posted: 21/02/2024
Closing Date: 04/03/2024
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Richmond
Job Category: Community Services and Development
About the organisation
Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.
We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.
Job Description
Building on Jesuit Social Services’ significant reputation as a thought leader working at the intersection of social and environmental justice, this role will increase our voice, engagement, influence and independence though integrating the work of communications, media, events and fundraising.
Position Purpose
To develop and implement communication and Engagement strategies for government, the social sector and public stakeholder groups that leverage Jesuit Social Service policy positions, practice wisdom and participant voice to promote the organisation as a leading voice and to influence policy change.
To be responsible for the planning and management of the organisation’s integrated marketing, public relations, fund raising and Strategic Communications program to deliver independent income and support program growth.
To support the Director Advocacy and Strategic Communications driving key strategic priorities for the organisation
To support the organisation's staff and Board in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with external organisations and funders.
To provide innovative leadership in developing the fundraising function and maintaining and growing the existing donor base.
Duties of the position
Develop and implement strategic plans, in collaboration with the Director Advocacy and Strategic Communications, for the Communications and fundraising teams to achieve organisational targets.
Develop and implement work plans for communications, media, events and fundraising teams that integrate the work of the teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Lead teams and set clear goals for communication, engagement and fundraising activities and measure outcomes against performance indicators.
Represent the organisation as required in meetings with government and sector stakeholders to promote policy objectives, program outcomes and the experience of participants.
Act as spokesperson in media and at events as required by the Director Advocacy and Strategic Communications and/or CEO.
Provide high level operational and strategic, communications, engagement and fundraising advice across Jesuit Social Services.
Establish and maintain effective systems and processes to drive the organisation’s communications, engagement and fundraising activities.
Support the marketing, communication and fundraising needs of program staff through planned and responsive media, marketing and fundraising activities including consistent branding and coordinated representation of the work of the organisation.
In conjunction with the Director, Advocacy and Strategic Communications coordinate, oversee and respond to sensitive media issues including the development of key messages and stakeholder engagement plans.
Provide detailed reports of communications, engagement and fundraising activities as required.
Support communication objectives and goals of Jesuit Social Services in relation to national and global advocacy around social policy issues.
Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.
What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:
An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
A welcoming and supportive relational environment
A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
Ongoing training and development related to your role
Employee assistance program
A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
Generous leave
Desired Skills and Experience
Key Selection Criteria
Demonstrated understanding of and capacity to manage each of the areas of direct responsibility including a successful track record in marketing, communication, media and fundraising.
Demonstrated outstanding strategic, conceptual, analytical and creative skills -including demonstrated ability to understand the political, social and organisational environment, to identify relevant issues and to make sound judgements about organisation-wide strategies, directions and priorities.
Demonstrated skills in building strategic relationships with key stakeholders and experience in representing the organisation.
Proven capacity to manage staff.
How to apply
Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
For further information please contact Andrew Yule on 0448 380 455
Position description can be found here (copy and paste URL into your browser):
https://jss.elmotalent.com.au/uploads/jss/files/PD%20-%20General%20Manager%20Policy%20and%20Advocacy.pdf
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 4th March 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
