ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

Relationships Australia works with children, adults, families and communities throughout the country. Our counselling, family dispute resolution and mediation services, family violence prevention and mental health services are funded by the Commonwealth Government with other family and community support services funded by state and territory governments and others. We are an Australian, community-based, not-for-profit organisation with no religious affiliations. Our services are for all members of the community, regardless of religious belief, age, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle choice, cultural background or economic circumstances.

The National Office of the Federation is based in Kingston ACT, and supports the work of Relationships Australia member organisations in each state and territory by facilitating collaboration, developing policy, making political representations, working with other peak bodies and providing secretariat and corporate support to the National Board.

The National Office aims to provide a seamless service to its member organisations and to represent and manage the brand professionally and in a way that progresses the interests of the entire federation.

purpose of THE ROLE

The Communications Assistant supports the Relationships Australia National Office team with various communications and public relations activities, including through its website and social media platforms. Based out of the National Office in Kingston, ACT (but with flexible work arrangements available), the role reports to the National Executive Officer and works closely with the National Neighbours Every Day Campaign Manager and the broader Communications team.

key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of national communications strategies on relevant issues and initiatives in cooperation and consultation with members of the National Office.
• Support the work of the National Neighbours Every Day Campaign Manager to assist in the development and delivery of communications strategies that promote Relationships Australia’s Neighbours Every Day program
• Initiate, edit, and moderate content including video content, for, social networking sites hosted by Relationships Australia as requested.
• Support the management of content of the national website to ensure it is relevant, up to date and reflects Relationships Australia’s values.
• Contribute to the production of national publications including the annual report and newsletter.
• Other related duties, as agreed with the National Executive Officer.

essential skills & competencies

1. Completing, or recently completed, qualifications in communications or a related field.
2. Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including developed design skills for marketing and promotional materials.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to engage in team-based work.
4. Demonstrated ability to work in an online environment, through websites and a range of social media platforms.
5. Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to manage complex projects, manage priorities and meet deadlines.
6. Ability to use sound judgement in decision-making and problem solving.

details of the role

• Fixed Term (12 months) Part Time 0.4 FTE (2 days per week) to start on a negotiated date in January 2025
• Based out of National Office in Kingston but open to flexible work arrangements
• Modern award classification is Community Service Employee Level 2 under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 (the Award)
• Base salary full-time equivalent (gross) $66,025.96 pa (base annual salary pro-rated for part-time hours is $26,410.38 pa); plus
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%; and
• Superannuation contributions as required by law, currently 11.5% of base salary.