Media & PR Specialist

Fast-pacedfriendlyand energetic team with great culture
Drive PR and media campaigns that will change lives and attitudes
Share stories about the peopleissuesand communitiesBaptistCaresupports

AtBaptistCare people are at the heart of everything we do. As our new Media & PR Specialistyoullbe at the centre of telling powerful stories and protecting our reputation across Australia. Working nationally across NSW ACT WA SAVICand TASyoullcollaborate with senior leaders and frontline teams to generate media cut-through drive engaging communications and share the voices of our customers and communities in ways that change hearts minds and lives.

About the role:

ThisisntPR as you know it. This isnational PR with heart. Your role will see you supportbuildand protect the reputation of theBaptistCarebrand across all streams of our organisation - from aged care to housing and community services.

Youwill work closely with the Media & PR Manager and the Head of Media & Communications to activate our PR and media strategy while jumping in on select communication projects that make a real difference.

One day youwill be pitching aged care reform stories to national journalists the next youwill be writing a feature about our incrediblevolunteers orpreparing a case study about seniors whohave hit work will span thereal issuesfacing our communities and our country; from homelessness to food security domestic and family violence to retirement living ageing well andissues that affect young people.

Youwillfeelvalued and valuable as you create and pitch compelling content build relationships with media and drive coverage that genuinely shifts hearts minds and conversations. You know how to craft the story pull the data and package the visuals to make headlines.

And yes sometimes PR means youwill take those after-hours media calls (thankfully not too many) butyoullbe supported by a team that has your back and knows how to laugh while delivering.

This is a maximum term for up to 12 monthspart time (3 days/wk) role working across NSW ACT WA SA VIC and TAS and a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly purpose-driven team making a difference every day. Some travel may berequired.

We are also recruiting a four-day week Media & Advocacy you have skills inPRMediaandadvocacy campaigning either role might be great for you.

Why Join Us

AtBaptistCare we value our employees and foster a positive inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries tax-free salary packaging up to $18550* discounted gym memberships and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements andadditionalleave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives including free counselling spiritual support and nutrition advice. Advance your career with studyassistanceup to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!

About you:

• Formal qualifications or equivalent experience in PR communications journalism or a related field.

• At least 5 years experience ina related role preferably in a not-for-profit or purpose-driven organisation.

• Experience writing and pitching content across multiple channelsand you rarely bury the lead.

• A knack for issues management: responsive thoughtful and able to act quickly.

• You understand the media landscape from hyper-local journalists to national metro outlets.

• You can write a pitch in your sleep craft thought leadership pieces and line up the assets for a strong story.

• High energy and confidence organised with a capital O and calm under pressure.

• Relationship builder withemployees customersexternalpartnersand media;you genuinely like connecting with people.

• Yourea team player just as comfortable rolling up your sleeves as you are celebrating the win with your team.

• AI Yep you use this carefully as a thinking partner to spark ideas optimise your work and streamline the boring stuff while always applying good judgment to keep our voice and values front and centre.

Ready to help shape the future ofBaptistCare Apply now and join an organisation where your work truly matters!

As part of your application please include or provide links to two writing samples.

About Us

We are proud to be part of a newly merged care organisation that is known nationally asBaptistCare. As a for purposeChristian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. TogetherBaptistCare(NSW ACT and WA) withBaptcare(VIC TAS SA) and Baptist Care SA employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check reference checks and if applicable WWCC NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.

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Recruitment Agencies: Please note this position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfullyrequestthat recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.