• Competitive salary with generous salary packaging
• Travel Opportunities
• A Culture that values innovation and supports career growth
• East Perth / Remote

Are you passionate about telling positive human stories, and amplifying the voices of older people and people with disability?

iLA is a values-led organisation committed to challenging preconceptions about ageing and supporting people in our community to live well. We’re looking for a dynamic Public Relations Professional to expand our in-house Marketing team. In this new role, you’ll identify media opportunities, craft compelling stories, and ensure our messaging resonates with our audiences.

The Role

We’re looking for a dynamic Public Relations Professional to join our in-house Marketing team. The main focus of this role is to promote iLA as a leading provider of healthy ageing information and resources in Australia.

This role operates across the organisation, with a particular focus on promoting the LiveUp and KeepAble initiatives to their relevant audiences.

Key Tasks Include

• Identify media opportunities – earned and paid – with relevant outlets and publications that align with iLA’s target audiences.
• Write compelling media releases, proactively pitch stories, and respond to media and interview requests.
• Brief iLA’s spokespeople prior to media engagements to ensure consistent brand messaging.
• Draft opinion pieces, editorials, and other written communications alongside iLA’s spokespeople and subject matter experts.
• Monitor media coverage and provide regular updates.
• Manage and update iLA’s press lists and media contact database.
• Research and evaluate competitors, potential sector partners, and promotional opportunities tied to expos and events.
• Support the delivery of iLA’s internal communications plan.

About you

• Solid knowledge of media relations practices, industry-standard PR protocols and media monitoring tools.
• Proven experience (internships included) in PR, media relations, or related roles with a focus on securing media coverage and partnerships.
• Excellent relationship management skills, including and established network of media contacts.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of tasks relevant to the delivery of an effective communications and public relations strategy.
• Ability to liaise with senior leaders and key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Current understanding of My Aged Care, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and disability sectors desirable but not essential.

Work experience

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in PR, media relations, or related roles with a focus on securing media coverage and partnerships.
• Knowledge of the aged care and disability sectors (desirable).
• Network of stakeholder and media contacts (desirable).

We Offer

• Rewarding work and being part of an organisation that makes a difference to peoples’ lives.
• Competitive salary and employment conditions.
• General salary packaging provisions – reduce tax and increase your take home pay.
• Additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rate), and the ability to purchase additional leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Program, including flu vaccination and EAP support.

To Apply

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and grow with a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your resume and cover letter, addressing how you meet the work-related requirements (in no more than two pages).

View the full Position Description

Contact Grace Turco (Creative Marketing Lead) at [email protected] using the subject line: Public Relations Professional - Remote / Work From Home enquiry via EthicalJobs to discuss the specifics of the position.

A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check is a pre-requisite for this position at iLA.

Only those with the right to live and work in Australia need apply. No agency applications at this time.

iLA promotes and supports diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any additional support during the recruitment or interview phase, please contact [email protected].