Theres something special about spending your days alongside like-minded people just as committed to purposeful work as you. At Save the Children Australia we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most.
A place to make a difference:
In this part-time (0.6 FTE 3 days a week) permanent role youll work as a part of our Brand and Communications team in Melbourne Australia to help us create lasting change for children everywhere. The Communications Specialist Library For All plays an important role in delivering on our vision of a better world for children.
Alongside local and global partners Library For All develop publish and deliver culturally relevant books for children and young readers in Australia and around the world breaking barriers where access to learning resources is limited.
From offline locations in Papua New Guinea to remote communities in Ethiopia and crisis areas in Ukraine Library For All is already supporting more than 560000 children on their learning journey.
Whether its developing a communications plan to support the launch of a new book collection organising a content collection trip to capture a writers workshop or creating a content series that deepens understanding of our work youll be contributing to our commitment to children in Australia the Pacific and around the world.
You will make a difference by:
Leading the development of strategic human-centred content and storytelling that bring Library for Alls programs and publishing work to life for diverse audience
Driving brand growth by creating high quality communications outputs collateral and pitch materials that support business development partnerships and organisational visibility
Managing Library For Alls content on channels including website and social platforms (LinkedIn Facebook Instagram) overseeing content planning publishing engagement tracking and continuous optimisation
Collaborate closely with Library For All and Save the Children teams to ensure outputs contain cohesive messaging strong design and align with strategic priorities
A place to feel valued:
Your expertise best-practice communications and marketing become a real driver of impact in this role. Youll have the ability to translate complex ideas and strategic initiatives into clear compelling narratives shape stories with cultural integrity and audience insight and uphold a consistent brand voice across every channel. Youll find success in this role if youre comfortable operating in dynamic environments and juggling multiple stakeholders with confidence. Ideally you can demonstrate:
5 years experience in a communications or content-focused role with a strong track record of producing high-quality multi-channel content
Outstanding written communications skills with an ability to craft narrative adapt tone and work across storytelling formats
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a broader strategic framework
Experience managing social media channels websites and digital communications tools
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to work across functions disciplines and cultures
Experience developing communications for or a strong interest in the humanitarian and international development sector - particularly in education programs
Most importantly youll share Library For Alls passion for delivering impactful educational outcomes for children.
A place to belong:
We are diverse personalities backgrounds and talents embracing our differences as one strong and united team. We see and celebrate the unique value you bring to our organisation and offer a range of rewards for your effort including:
Full salary packaging benefits
Flexible working including the ability to work from home and from our head office. Youll be based ideally in Melbourne Victoria though other locations in Australia will be considered.
Support for workplace wellness including access to our free confidential Employee Wellbeing Program
We have a highly inclusive culture and diverse workforce reflecting the communities we serve allowing you to bring your whole self to work
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Does this sound like the place for you
Wed love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter detailing your suitability for the role and a copy of your resume below.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Applications close COB Friday 20th March 2026.
Position Description Communications Specialist Library For All
For more information about this position please contact Teresa Hang Divisional Communications & Strategy Lead at or for more information about a career at Save visit our Careers Page.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at Were dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported no matter your race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality neurodiversity culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
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