As a passionate communicator and skilled wordsmith, join this collaborative team to lead end-to-end communication projects, creating materials that effectively communicate the NORTH Foundation’s vision and achievements.

• Apply your strength and passion for writing, editing and design to lead communication projects end-to-end
• A full-time or 4 day-a-week role
• Hybrid working, office location close to St Leonards station
• Join a fantastic, nurturing team with a supportive culture

Impact of the organisation

The NORTH Foundation is the fundraising partner of the Northern Sydney Local Health District including Royal North Shore Hospital, Ryde Hospital, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital and the Kolling Institute.

The NORTH Foundation works to create a future where their community benefits from quality healthcare and there are no barriers to what can be achieved through innovative health research and patient care. They exist to deliver better patient outcomes and show that through giving, we can bridge the gap between what is needed today and what is possible tomorrow.

Being a part of the NORTH Foundation will give you the opportunity to work with hospitals and research units, supporting innovative health research and the delivery of exceptional care for patients (and their families) in ways that are meaningful and valuable to each individual patient.

Impact you will have in this role

This exciting newly created role will oversee end-to-end communications projects, from creating annual reports and cases for support to coordinating various other communications initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate communicator with excellent writing, editing, and design skills, committed to producing high-quality materials that effectively convey the NORTH Foundation's vision and achievements.

You will be part of a collaborative team, working with both internal and external stakeholders, and you will take initiative and work autonomously to drive projects from ideation to final execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead the planning, execution and completion of communications projects, from conceptualisation to final production, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors as needed
• Content Creation: Develop high quality, compelling written content for various platforms, including annual reports, donor communications, and promotional materials
• Design Coordination: Utilise design skills to create visually appealing materials that enhance the NORTH Foundation's brand and message
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with clinicians, researchers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure accurate representation of content
• Autonomous Work: Manage projects independently, demonstrating initiative and the ability to make informed decisions without constant supervision

Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing or similar
• Proven work experience in autonomous communication roles
• Ability to tailor messages to different audiences through varying communication channels
• Experience managing communication projects from start to finish
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with a diverse portfolio background
• Proficient in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) with a focus on developing strong visual aesthetics
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to change
• Capable of working autonomously in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders
• Highest attention to detail across grammar, writing, and proofreading
• Strategic, data-driven decision-making ability
• A team player mentality with a commitment to working for a charity and a passion for healthcare

Applications

Please direct all enquiries to Rosheen Singh at Impact Advising on [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Project Specialist - NORTH Foundation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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