• Convenient Sydney Location
• Flexible Working Options
• Role is available Full Time - Fixed Term – contract until 30/06/2025.
• Work to improve the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ people and communities at a national level.
• Salary – SCHADS Level 6 plus superannuation plus salary packaging

About Us

LGBTIQ+ Health Australia (LHA) is the national peak health organisation in Australia for organisations and individuals that provide health-related programs, services and research focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex people and other sexuality, gender, and bodily diverse people and communities.

LHA works with legislators, policymakers, and service providers to help them understand and address the needs of LGBTIQ+ people and communities. We support LHA members to have a stronger policy voice and partner with researchers across the country on issues of LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing.

About The Role

Position Overview:

As the Communications Lead you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering high quality internal and external communications in collaboration with stakeholders across LHA.

Working closely with the Policy, Research and Communications Director and other key stakeholders, you will be responsible for the coordination and oversight LHA’s program of media/publications (print, digital and audiovisual), providing support across the organisation to ensure quality writing, design, printing, online publication and promotion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee internal and external communications for the LHA to ensure that messaging is timely, consistent and engaging, in line with agreed strategies and protocols.
• Deliver a robust communications and media strategy to provide LHA with a strong and persuasive voice on the health and wellbeing of LGBTIQ+ people and communities.
• Coordinate and oversight LHA’s program of media/publications (print, digital and audiovisual), providing support across the organisation to ensure quality writing, design, printing, online publication and promotion.
• Develop, implement and update robust media and communications protocols and policies to guide timely, effective and consistent messaging by LHA CEO, Board and staff.
• Coordinate and strengthen communications components of the LHA member program to build brand awareness and member satisfaction.
• Maintain and develop LHA’s online presence through its website and social media accounts to build engagement and enhance knowledge and support for LGBTIQ+ health and wellbeing.
• Provide communications, design and media advice and assistance as required across the broader LHA organisation, including LHA staff, Board, partners, stakeholders and members.
• Develop and maintain an LHA design and style guide including plain and easy English, and support staff to develop online and print material that confirms to the guide.
• Collaborate on the development and delivery of the LHA advocacy strategies, with responsibility for communications and media components of the strategy.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following experience and qualifications.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, public relations, marketing or equivalent.

Experience Required:

• Previous work in communications and advocacy.
• Proven experience in implementing high performing marketing /membership strategies.
• Experience and understanding of CRM systems and analysis of data information.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of memberships within a non-government organisation environment.
• Solid understanding of the digital landscape and management of social media channels and web and print-based marketing tools
• A good understanding of the media at jurisdictional and national levels
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder relationship management, strategic communications, issues management and/or advocacy campaigns
• Demonstrated experience in developing and evaluating the effectiveness of communications strategies.

Computer Skills

• Well-developed computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, NationBuilder, Zoom, web management, Survey Monkey, desktop publishing, and digital and social media content management.

Aptitude and Interpersonal Skills

• Understanding of health and wellbeing issues affecting LGBTIQ+ Australians.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop and maintain productive relationships with existing and potential members whilst adhering to LHA values and policies.
• Creativity and flexibility, with a flair for spotting new opportunities.
• Excellent advisory skills and confidence in providing guidance and advice to senior managers.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and planning skills.
• Capacity to think spontaneously, work proactively, respond positively to pressure, manage complex projects in a timely fashion and work constructively with a wide range of stakeholders in a small team.

Accessibility

• If you have any access requirements or need to submit your application in alternative format, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs to discuss.
• You can apply verbally over the phone or through a face-to-face meeting if you cannot submit a written application.
• You will need to tell us about your previous work experience, your suitability for this role and your answers to the target questions.

Interviews will be held from Thursday 8 August 2024

We encourage people from diverse backgrounds including people with a disability, LGBTIQ+ people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

A position description is attached.