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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values. If you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

About the Role

We have an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity in our Blackburn office for a passionate and driven Internal Communications Advisor who is looking to advance their career in a nationally recognised faith-based organisation. This is a fast-paced, national role and provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across the full spectrum of internal communications to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

Reporting to the Internal Communications Manager you will be responsible for facilitating consistent and transparent communication that informs and engages internal stakeholders across Australia.

The key focus of the role will be to:

• Develop, implement and evaluate communication plans;
• Measure the effectiveness of internal communications messaging and communication channels;
• Provide advice and practical support to departments to ensure whole of organisation strategic view of internal communication;
• Develop a range of collateral such as tool kits, communication packs, fact sheet sheets and infographics so TSA's workforce are kept informed and engaged;
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with other communication specialists and teams;
• Research and write compelling copy for internal social platforms and intranet site;
• Support the delivery of the national internal communication strategy.

About You

Key capabilities include:

• Qualifications in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field;
• 3+ years' experience in communications, journalism or related fields (prior experience in a large multinational NFP organisation is highly regarded);
• Demonstrated experience in drafting content or key messages for diverse audiences;
• Demonstrated ability in using a range of communication mediums and tactics;
• Excellent verbal and writing communications skills;
• Success in relationship building and working with different stakeholders;
• Experience or knowledge of digital channels (ie SharePoint);
• Microsoft Office 365 skills (Powerpoint, Excel, Word and Outlook) proficiency;
• Knowledge / experience of Canva an advantage.

Benefits

In return we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits;
• Flexible working conditions;
• Paid parental leave;
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent counselling service;
• Opportunity for career development.

How to apply

If you would like to work for one of Australia's leading not-for-profit organisations and have the satisfaction of knowing that your career contributes positively to the lives of thousands of Australians each year, please click Apply Now and submit a current CV a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

The Salvation Army is an equal employment opportunity employer, we are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We provide an inclusive work environment and embrace the diverse talent of our people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm.All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.