Strategic Communications Manager
Job No:
89880
Location:
Melbourne or Sydney location
- Join a national not for profit organisation supporting parents with raising happy, healthy children
- Attractive remuneration circa $106,000 to $118,000 PLUS super
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Melbourne or Sydney location, full-time position
About the Parenting Research Centre
The Parenting Research Centre seeks better outcomes for children by increasing effectiveness and fostering innovation in the way families are supported in their parenting. We work collaboratively with our clients to deliver tailored, outcomes-focused solutions based on the best available evidence.
We bring scientific rigour to the practical task of improving the quality and effectiveness of services and supports provided to children and families. We help our clients to solve problems and achieve their intended outcomes by:
- undertaking rigorous analytical, evaluation and quality improvement research
- making evidence accessible and useful to decision makers through best-practice knowledge synthesis, translation and exchange
- improving service quality and effectiveness with evidence-informed practice design and implementation support.
We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation and work with governments and community organisations in the fields of health, education and welfare.
About the Opportunity
The Parenting Research Centre (PRC) is now looking for a full-time Strategic Communications Manager to join their team, based in either Melbourne or Sydney.
Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Team in planning and delivering communications activity that builds the organisation’s reputation and influence.
Additionally, you'll advise on broad communications strategies (related to strategic priorities) and oversee the Centre’s appropriate use of media relations, branding, stakeholder engagement, events, digital & social media and other tactics.
More specifically, some of your key duties will include, but may not be limited to:
- Overseeing marketing and communications activity for the Raising Children Network (raisingchildren.net.au), excluding digital and social media;
- Overseeing and helping deliver communications plans and products to support key projects;
- Developing and managing the Centre’s annual strategic communications plan;
- Recommending and delivering communications activities that support the organisation’s business development work;
- Providing communications counsel as required by the leaders and project managers;
- Managing B2B digital channels to engage with policymakers and key organisational leaders; and
- Manage all PRC and Raising Children Network media engagement (both proactive and reactive).
About You
The successful candidate will hold a tertiary qualification in Marketing and/or communication, or equivalent, and have demonstrated leadership experience, developing and delivering strategic communications activities to enhance reputation, as well as collaborating to build support for new communications initiatives.
A strong knowledge and experience in utilising a range of communications channels (both traditional and digital) is essential, as well as conceptual, analytical, research and project management skills, with proven experience in successfully managing communications staff and working in a matrix structure. You will also have demonstrated experience in selecting and managing relevant suppliers (e.g. visual design agencies).
The Parenting Research Centre (PRC) are looking for candidates with exceptional written and verbal communications skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a collegial, mutually supportive organisational environment.
Please Note: This role will require intra- and interstate travel. All applicants must also be willing to undergo a National Police Check before commencing.
Parenting Research Centre (PRC) encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.
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About the Benefits
In recognition of your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy an attractive remuneration circa $106,000 to $118,000 plus super, along with a range of benefits including:
- A supportive, flexible and autonomous working environment;
- 5 weeks annual leave each year with the option to purchase additional leave;
- Support to develop your skills and practice; and
- Opportunity to be part of exciting projects that makes a difference in the lives of parents and children.
Best of all, you will gain tremendous satisfaction in this rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to support parents with raising happy and healthy children.
If you're ready for a new challenge and want to join a supportive and dynamic organisation — Apply Now!
Please Note: Applications close Monday, 31st July, 2017
Apply now for this role by completing the selection criteria questions below in your own words, and clicking the 'Next' button at the bottom of the page. You will then be given the opportunity to attach your resume.