• 12 month fixed term contract
• Commence ASAP
• Abbotsford, onsite parking

Wildlife Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation that has provided Victoria with a statewide wildlife emergency response service since 1989. Wildlife Victoria’s 24/7 Emergency Response Service responds to calls for help for wildlife from members of the public via an emergency phone and online reporting system. In 2023 alone, Wildlife Victoria responded to over 130,000 calls for help for sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife and assisted 86,658 animals across 452 species.

The Role

In this role, you’ll play a key part in overseeing the operations of Wildlife Victoria’s public relations and community engagement. Reporting to the Head of External Relations, you will be part of a small, close knit and collaborative team, providing key tasks relating to public relations and community engagement including media relations, social media, advocacy, and external and internal communications.

In addition to the Emergency Response Service, Wildlife Victoria helps wildlife by providing people with the knowledge and skills they need for peaceful and positive co-existence with wildlife, and by facilitating positive community attitudes toward wildlife.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing Wildlife Victoria’s media strategy, including proactive and responsive media management and day-to-day social media content creation and engagement
• Managing media material including press releases, briefings, media supporting documentation and social media content
• Managing Wildlife Victoria’s website, including content and technical updates
• Image and videography management and content creation commissions
• Building and maintaining collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Assisting in the development and delivery of community engagement and fundraising campaigns - including marketing and communications
• Assisting with Local Government Agencies & State Government liaison as required
• Assisting in the delivery of Wildlife Victoria’s advocacy strategy

Key Selection Criteria

Your passion for wildlife welfare will contribute to your success in this role, together with your demonstrated experience in not-for-profit and community engagement. You must possess a minimum of 2 years experience in PR, communications or marketing, plus:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Demonstrated experience in public relations and engaging with media
• Proven ability in developing work plans and meeting milestones
• Extensive experience in working constructively with internal and external stakeholders
• A sound working knowledge of Salesforce CRM
• Comprehensive understanding and experience in advocacy
• Recognised experience in event management

Why Join Wildlife Victoria?

At Wildlife Victoria you'll be joining a passionate and driven team, focussed on the wellbeing of Australian Wildlife. In addition, the following is on offer:

• Great location with offices in Abbotsford Convent, next to the Collingwood Children’s Fram and access to Yarra Bend cycling/walking tracks
• Work flexibility
• Social events during the year through the Employee Committee

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to the welfare of Australian Wildlife by utilising your extensive communications and public relations skills, please apply with an up-to-date resume, or call Gabrielle Patterson on 0416 170 100.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, and people of all backgrounds. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and drive our success. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will ensure your needs are met.