Communications Coordinator

• Opportunity to work at the Foyer Foundation, a national for-purpose organisation that unlocks thriving futures for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
• $80,000 - $90,000K (FTE) per annum excluding superannuation.
• Join a vibrant for purpose start-up growing rapidly.
• Opportunity to help grow the reach and impact of Youth Foyers

The Communications Coordinator delivers external and internal communications strategies to grow the reach and impact of Youth Foyers. Supported by our Leadership team, Operations Lead, and with strategic communications advice from our communications partner, the role is responsible for ensuring high quality communications via media, social media, publications, with key stakeholders and the team.

Who you are (essential):

• You have at least 3 years experience in a communications role, producing a range of communications materials to a high standard and managing social media account.
• You have excellent written communication, with the ability to communicate in simple, engaging and advantaged thinking language to a diverse range of audiences with meticulous attention to detail. 
• You have the ability to create appealing visual content for social media, website and publications, using video and image content and design skills, in a consistent and engaging visual style.
• You work well as a collaborative team member with a growth mindset and are comfortable working in an evolving start-up environment to deliver competing priorities and projects on time.
• You are proactive and resourceful with an ability to show initiative, and work independently to support the organisation with a "can-do”, calm attitude.
• You believe every young person deserves a thriving future and are prepared to work effectively with young people who have lived experience of homelessness, and create the space for them to lead.
• You are proficient in a range of software and tools (e.g. Microsoft; Google (in particular Powerpoint); creative and campaign management and media monitoring).

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 don't match every point on the job ad, that's perfectly fine – we welcome your application and would be thrilled to consider it!

Key responsibilities

• Help shape and coordinate communication and advocacy strategy execution, through effective project and brand management and team collaborations and outsourced provider day to day management.
• Manage the Foyer Foundation website, e-newsletter, direct communications and social media platforms, ensuring alignment with, and enhancement of the Foundation’s brand.
• With guidance from the leadership team, plan, create, schedule and implement engaging and dynamic content for use across all our channels and publications.

Please see the link here for a the Position Description.

Who we are:

Our purpose at Foyer Foundation is to unlock thriving futures for young people aged 16-24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We do this by growing the reach and impact of Youth Foyers. Youth Foyers provide a safe and stable home for up to 40 young people, integrating housing, education, employment and life skills supports, all under one roof. 

There are currently 16 Youth Foyers across Australia, and we are in an exciting phase of growth and momentum working towards 50 Foyers by 2030.

Youth Foyers are delivered by a vast network of service providers, big and small, across Australia, working in communities in regional, remote and metro locations.

The role of the Foyer Foundation is to connect up this network and align activities nationally, gather evidence and insights, ensure quality Foyer services through learning and accreditation, and advocate with young people and our growing network. We play an entrepreneurial role, driving innovation and continuous learning and improvement across the Foyer network.

We are a networked organisation. We have a small core team and  strong relationships with many external partners and collaborators, working together to achieve our collective goal of 50 Foyers by 2030.

What we offer:

• Flexibility and a focus on work-life balance.
• Access to $15,900 in salary packaging through Fringe Benefits Tax options available to public benefit institutions 
• A team of supportive and passionate people committed to maintaining a positive workplace culture and making an impact. 
• A leadership team that truly wants you to flourish and make your mark on the organisation. 
• A diverse and inclusive workplace where you can bring your authentic self to work. 
• A psychologically and physically safe working environment.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt with the successful candidate potentially being appointed prior to the end date, so don’t 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 [email protected]  

Applications for this role will close on 14 July 2024, 11:59pm AEST.

The Foyer Foundation 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 linguistically-diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people and people of every ethnicity, faith, ability, culture, language, gender identity, age, and sex.