• Generous SCHCADS Award salary on offer - SCHCADS Level 8, Pay Point 1 $124,843.68pa
  
• Full time, ongoing
  
• Join a passionate and dedicated team at Djirra

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, of Strategy, Policy and Innovation and working closely with the office of the CEO, your primary objective is to develop and execute the entire strategic communications strategy which will include external communications (80%) and internal communications (20%). This is a strategic and hand-on opportunity.

You will manage the annual communications calendar and develop and oversee implementation of communications plans and content to ensure key messages are developed across both external and internal audiences. A key focus is external communications, and you will source, write and publish positive stories in a variety of channels including social media and the website, as well pitching to the media to secure for this purpose-driven brand support for its key priorities set out in the Strategic Plan 2023- 2028.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

A Position Description for this role can be viewed on the Djirra website 'Join our Team' page. Please do not hesitate to contact Human Resources at [email protected], using the subject line: Communications Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs, if you would like further information.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your resume, cover letter and completed screening questions which will be sent via email once you have submitted your application. During the application process you may see an option to upload a video. Please note this is not a requirement of the application process.

Requirements

Essential

• A Victorian Employees Working With Children's Check card or willing to obtain one
• Willing to obtain a Police Check at Djirra's expense
• Driver’s License
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications or Public Relations, ideally at Masters level.

Benefits

• Attractive salary packaging options (including meals and entertainment)
• Generous leave provisions apply and annual leave loading
• Employee Assistance Program with supportive, confidential counselling for personal and work concern
• Collaborative and inclusive team
• Additional paid leave for end of year office closure period
• Access to company vehicles for any work related travel
• Cultural awareness training both formal and informal settings is provided
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) Program available to full time staff