Senior Communications Lead
Senior Communications Lead
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Job Description
- Opportunity to work at Partnerships for Local Action and Community Empowerment (PLACE) a national notforprofit organisation that supports the adoption and impact of placebased approaches across Australia.
- Join at an exciting time as the PLACE team builds its foundational team during its establishment phase in preparation for its first steps of growth as a new organisation.
- $110000 $130000 (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation.
- Full time 1.0 fixedterm position
- Flexible national location with hybrid conditions available in Adelaide Brisbane Canberra Darwin Hobart Melbourne Perth Sydney or regional Australia.
- The successful candidate will undertake domestic travel regularly as part of this role.
The Senior Communications Lead will design implement and oversee PLACEs communications strategy during its critical startup phase and beyond. This role will be pivotal in shaping and communicating PLACEs brand narrative and value proposition ensuring that the organisation is recognised as a leader in supporting placebased approaches.
The Senior Communications Lead will manage all internal and external communications ensuring consistency in messaging and alignment with PLACEs vision and values. This role will build PLACEs visibility credibility and engagement with key stakeholders including communities funders and government partners.
Requirements
Who you are (selection criteria):
- You hold relevant tertiary qualifications in communications public relations marketing journalism or a related field or equivalent experience.
- You can demonstrate proven experience in leading communications strategies ideally within a notforprofit or purposedriven organisation.
- You possess strong expertise in media relations branding and content creation across multiple platforms.
- You possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to craft compelling narratives and diverse audiences.
- You have experience in developing and implementing internal communications systems to support staff alignment and engagement.
- You have proficiency in digital tools including website management social media platforms and analytics software.
- You have demonstrated experience working collaboratively across teams with external stakeholders including government funders and community organisations.
- You are comfortable in a startup environment; you manage multiple competing priorities with a proactive and adaptable approach.
- You demonstrate a commitment to PLACEs vision values and principles particularly around community leadership and shared decisionmaking.
Research indicates that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60 of the criteria women and other marginalised individuals often wait until they fulfil every requirement. If you believe you have the attributes to do the job but dont match every point on the job ad we welcome and encourage your application.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with PLACEs strategic objectives to build the organisations visibility and credibility.
- Manage media relations including drafting press releases coordinating interviews and building relationships with journalists.
- Develop internal communications systems to keep staff informed aligned and engaged with PLACEs vision and activities.
- Craft messaging and materials tailored to PLACEs diverse audiences including communities funders policymakers and the general public.
- Develop and implement systems to monitor the effectiveness of PLACEs communications including audience reach engagement and sentiment.
Please see the Senior Communications Lead Job Description for more.
Establishment Phase Priorities
- Lead PLACEs initial communications efforts during the establishment phase including the creation of foundational materials (e.g. branding guidelines templates and the first annual report).
- Design and launch PLACEs website and social media presence ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.
- Establish systems for tracking and managing PLACEs communications outputs (e.g. media coverage stakeholder engagement metrics).
Who we are:
It is our vision to enable communities and governments to jointly decide on matters that are most important to our lives. We lead national initiatives to develop workforce strategies enhance placebased practices and improve data monitoring and evaluation.
At PLACE we are dedicated to creating lasting change through understanding action and empowered governance.
Benefits
What we offer:
- True flexibility and a strong focus on agility in the workplace; we prioritise making flexible work arrangements possible for all employees.
- Access to Fringe Benefits Tax options in addition to base salary and superannuation.
- A team of supportive and passionate people committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture and making an impact.
- 5 weeks of Annual Leave for every 12 months of employment.
- Two days volunteering leave for every 12 months of employment.
- A leadership team that truly wants you to flourish and make your mark on the organisation.
- A workplace that prioritises both diversity and inclusion allowing everyone to bring their authentic selves to work in an environment that ensures psychological and physical safety.
- Hybrid work environment and flexible working arrangements (the opportunity to work where you live).
- Cultural and Ceremonial leave.
- A Learning and Development budget per employee prioritising professional development for our employees.
How to apply:
To express your interest submit an online application through this portal and include a professional resume. All applicants must also provide brief responses to the application questions that are included as part of the online application.
Note: we do not accept cover letters as part of our application process.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt so dont delay your application.
If you require additional adjustments or would like to discuss any access needs as a part of the application and recruitment process then please contact us via email
PLACE is an equal opportunity employer and strives to maintain a workplace environment that is fair and free of discrimination is safe and accessible for all employees and provides working arrangements that accommodate the diverse needs of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people women people from culturally and linguisticallydiverse backgrounds LGBTQIA people and people of every ethnicity faith ability culture language gender identity age and sex.
Employment in this position is conditional upon reception and maintenance of a Working With Children Check.
As part of our employment screening process we do run police checks. But dont worryhaving a criminal record doesnt automatically disqualify you.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
