ABOUT CHIA NSW

The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA NSW) is the peak body for community housing providers in NSW. We represent nearly 100 members across the State, who collectively own and/or manage around 51,000 properties - the largest community housing sector in Australia.

CHIA NSW works with its members to build a sustainable and growing community housing sector that is focused on delivering great outcomes for our tenants and the communities in which they live.

Our members provide social and affordable housing to individuals and families throughout NSW.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Media and Communications Adviser will play a key role in implementing CHIA NSW’s Communications and Advocacy Strategy.

Reporting to the Head of Policy, the Adviser will be responsible for supporting the CEO as media spokesperson for CHIA NSW and working with CHIA NSW’s internal teams and external advisers to enhance our profile and respond to and create positive media opportunities.

The Adviser will also play a key role in engaging with CHIA NSW members and coordinating media campaigns and activities across the membership.

SELECTION CRITERIA

You have a clear desire to work with an organisation that seeks to improve the lives of people in housing stress in the community. Like us, you believe that safe, secure, and affordable housing is a fundamental right.

You love to influence positive change in the community, and you value diversity and the power of ideas.

You will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, media, or similar field (or equivalent experience)
• At least 5 years’ professional experience in a similar role that has driven communications and media activities to deliver successful business outcomes
• Sound understanding of the role of communications and media work in a member-based organisation
• Understanding of the role of the media and experience in engaging the media
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to write for a range of different purposes, communication channels, and audiences
• Strong alignment with the purpose and values of CHIA NSW and its members.

Experience in a not-for-profit or peak body is not essential but will be well regarded.

This is a full-time, permanent appointment, based in Sydney.

A Position Description is attached below.

Please contact Caitlin McDowell, Head of Policy, with any queries about the role by emailing [email protected], using the subject line: Media and Communications Adviser enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA NSW) is honoured to work on the ancestral lands of the Gadigal People. CHIA NSW acknowledges that the land is, was, and always will be Aboriginal land. We recognise the Gadigal people as the custodians of the lands, seas and waterways and celebrate their strength, history, and enduring culture.