Communications Officer

The Company

Our client is a values-driven community services organisation providing essential housing and support services across Melbourne. They are seeking a Communications Officer to join their team on an initial 3-month contract, commencing next week, with potential for extension.

This role has been created to provide short-term support within the communications function during a period of leave, ensuring continuity of internal and external communications activity.

The Role

This is a hands-on Communications Officer role responsible for supporting day-to-day internal and external communications, with a strong focus on internal engagement and storytelling.

You will manage ongoing social media activity, develop content in collaboration with internal stakeholders, and help capture and share meaningful stories from staff and service users. The role also includes supporting broader communications, digital content, and occasional external releases.

Working Monday-Friday (38 hours per week), this role offers a hybrid arrangement of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Duties

Working closely with another Communications Officer, some of your duties will include:

• Maintain and schedule social media content
• Develop and deliver internal communications
• Assist with occasional external communications and media content
• Prepare and distribute EDMs & maintain website and intranet content
• Support events, campaigns, and engagement activities
• Provide support to Team Managers and Leaders in coordinating events and outreach activities

Your Profile

To be a successful you must have:

• Previous experience in a similar Communications role - 3 years minimum
• Previous experience in a similar values driven industry - desirable
• The ability to work autonomously and proactively
• Be immediately available to start!

Perks & Benefits

• Purpose-driven organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Hybrid working model
• Immediate start available
• Potential for contract extension

Apply Today

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Reference Number: 06810-0013439983KB

This is a hybrid position

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