Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

Job Description

The Communications Team and Stakeholder Engagement Team develop, design, and manage internal and external communications for Micah Projects, including both traditional and digital communications. They assist across the organisation to coordinate major events, and work collaboratively with the community, businesses, schools, and philanthropists who share our vision to create equity and social justice.

This team provides guidance and support to the organisation with communication and engagement tools and advice and leads communication and engagement projects that have organisation-wide impact.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Communications and Content Coordinator to join our Communications Team. This role involves coordinating the end-to-end process of planning, drafting, editing, and publishing communication content across various channels, including print, digital, and partner platforms. The successful candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent and effective communication that aligns with Micah Projects’ mission and values.

This is a fixed term full time employment opportunity with conditions and salary at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate communication projects from concept to completion, including content strategies, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination.
• Develop and maintain content for Micah Projects’ owned and earned channels (social media, website, EDMs, etc.).
• Produce high-quality copy for marketing and business purposes.
• Ensure brand and style consistency across all public content.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to capture and share stories that reflect our work and impact.
• Monitor and report on project and channel analytics.
• Provide specialist advice in communication and content planning.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant qualification in Business/Communications or extensive experience in the field.
• Minimum three years’ experience in communication content development and coordination.
• Proficiency with Meta Business Suite, website CMS, EDM software, and digital analytical tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to cultural diversity and understanding of equity and WHS principles.
• Ability to work flexibly and proactively in a team environment.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in the social and community services sector.
• Skills in photography, basic design, and filming.

For more information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, see Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Communications and Content Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
• Access to other employee benefits, including supply of uniforms, and wellbeing hub;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program.

How to Apply!

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click 'Apply Now'.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.

A position description is attached.