ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Brave Foundation is an Australian not-for-profit charity that equips expecting and parenting young people in Australia with resources, referral, and education opportunities to facilitate happy, healthy, and skilled families over time.

Our vision is to see future generations thrive!

We believe in the boundless potential of young parents and our mission is to collaboratively build a village of support, by creating a network of meaningful connections to ideas, people, services, and resources.

Brave Mentors are based around Australia and operate online delivering our virtual program to teens parents who are isolated by geography or circumstance.

The Social Economic Empowerment Department (SEED) is powered by Brave Foundation, its learnings and experience. SEED is the pioneering and innovative division of Brave.

SEED has the bold aim of creating a pre-social services sector that ultimately see’s Australia lead the world in social economic empowerment for our citizens, through systemic change.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The primary purpose of this role is to manage internal and external communication for all aspects of Brave Foundation’s work. This includes communication related to the delivery of our core program and our Social Economic Empowerment Department (SEED).

You will be an experienced communicator who understands that strong communication relies on understanding the needs of different audiences and stakeholders, and that effective interactions are integral to achieving engagement and impact.

You are someone that thrives in a hands-on role and enjoys working in collaborative environments. You are quick to ‘join the dots’ and identify opportunities to create understanding through clear engagement using a variety of media and channels.

This role will be a full-time role (negotiable) from our Melbourne or Hobart offices. It may also be performed remotely. Brave is open to and supports flexible working arrangements.

For a copy of the position description, please see the attached document, or email [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Advisor - Melbourne / Hobart enquiry via EthicalJobs.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• Establish and maintain an effective and respectful system of communication with all staff and stakeholders, including participants and partners
• Develop communication strategies and collateral to support and promote Brave Foundation and SEED activities, ensuring clear and consistent alignment with respective brands
• Ensure Brave is actively promoting the insights and stories of those with lived experience
• Develop and maintain relationships with communications colleagues in stakeholder organisations and media
• Manage social media accounts and liaise with stakeholders (internal and external)
• Develop and distribute media releases
• Establish a process for monitoring and distributing relevant news to Brave Leadership team
• Establish, manage and promote internal communications platforms and tools
• Manage service level agreement with communication support providers on behalf of Brave
• Support colleagues in the production of reports for external stakeholders

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA - TO BE ADDRESSED IN COVER LETTER

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a communications advisor
• Exemplary communication skills, both verbal and written with experience in developing and delivering key messaging
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering enterprise level communication programs
• Demonstrated experience developing a proven social media strategy and managing organisational social media platforms
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively within the team and organisation
• Experienced in developing and maintaining strong network of media and communication colleagues
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Lifelong learner, with ability to work autonomously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and independently
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and maintain registration of appropriate qualification or working requirements
• Confidence in being an outward facing ambassador for Brave and SEEDs work when meeting with potential partners and collaborators

BENEFITS AND PERKS

As a not for profit registered with the Australian Charities and Not for Profits Commission, Brave offers our employees attractive salary packaging. Additional benefits include 2 days of ‘wellbeing’ leave per year, a focus on professional development and access confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program.

Brave’s workplace culture encourages a healthy work life balance, allowing for flexible working hours and the ability to work partly from home depending on job requirements

There may be periodic meetings and events outside of ‘traditional’ business hours due to the time zone difference of staff and partners. There may also be some national travel required intermittently.