Brotherhood of St Laurence
Senior Manager Communications And Engagement (Remote)
Senior Manager Communications And Engagement | Brotherhood of StLaurence | Australia
BENEFITS
- Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to$18,500 can be packaged every year (details via
- Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements including a hybrid work arrangement.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
- Leading and developing a high performing team, maximising employee engagement and enablement within the external communications team
- Increase community reach and positive sentiment by identifying, developing, and implementing opportunities to promote the organisation, its brand, and its work to the broader community, using non-paid media, including mainstream media, social media, local media, and other external earned media channels.
- Work closely with the Strategy and Impact Portfolio and other internal stakeholders to develop and implement integrated communications strategies plans and materials and ensure consistent messaging.
- Develop and maintain advantageous relations with mainstream media, which includes ensuring prompt responses to media enquiries, developing and pitching story ideas to media.
- Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations or related field and/or demonstrated expertise and experience in communications and/or journalism.
- Demonstrated people leadership experience and ability to build strong cross-functional and external stakeholder relationships.
- Existing strong relationships with relevant media, with experience pitching to journalists and a demonstrated ability to get up proactive media stories.
- Demonstrated experience and success in generating coverage and awareness through the media.
Senior Manager Communications And Engagement | Brotherhood of St Laurence | Australia
BENEFITS
We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Communications and Engagement with relevant experience who wants to join our team of 1500 employees and 1000 volunteers to make a difference on a permanent full-time basis, working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy.
THE ROLE
The Senior Manager, Communications and Engagement is responsible for strategically increasing media coverage, social media and public support for BSL’s work by communicating our services, issues we care about and policy solutions for ‘an Australia free of poverty’. The role involves:
ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE
We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.
The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.
To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:
Salary will be in the range of $118,802.05 – %123,761.96 per annum plus superannuation, based on skills and experiences.
CULTURE
BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff.
APPLY NOW
If you have any questions about the role or want more clarification, please contact Chris Black via chris.black@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.
Please review the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria here.
Applications close: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 11.55 pm
We are an EEO employer and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.
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