Digital Communication Officer
Job No:
SHM918
Location:
St. Kilda
Your future workplace
Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness and disadvantage. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.
Your new role
As our Digital Communication Officer, you will work within the Communication and Advocacy team to create and share inspiring and educational stories across our digital channels and engage audiences more deeply with the work of Sacred Heart Mission.
You will also support the team to maintain the integrity of Sacred Heart Mission’s brand and contribute to advocating on issues that are relevant to the organisation, such as affordable housing and social inclusion.
To be successful in this role, you must be a highly motivated self-starter who can work autonomously, have excellent attention to detail and a passion for creative solutions.
Click here to download a copy of the position description.
Your day-to-day
A key part of your role is to manage our social media editorial calendar and create compelling content for our website, newsletter and social media channels (including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Workplace by Meta). You will write copy, take and edit photos and develop graphics and videos. You proactively monitor our digital platforms for media mentions and respond to comments and questions from supporters and service users.
As the Digital Communication Officer, you will also design and help manage our monthly newsletter, Heartbeat, and other email campaigns and coordinate advertising campaigns on Google Ads and across social media.
The person we're looking for
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience creating impactful stories for a brand or organisation
- Relevant experience managing a brand’s social media channels and communities
- High level copywriting and interview skills
- Demonstrated experience in producing, editing and managing video and photo content
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail
- Tertiary qualification in digital marketing, communications, public relations or similar field (Desirable)
- Experience in SEO, Google and Meta ads, Mailchimp (Desirable)
- Knowledge and interest in the not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded
The perks of the job
- Flexible working conditions, including a hybrid working model
- A collaborative and supportive work culture, with a focus on professional development
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 pre-tax
- Located in the heart of St Kilda, close to public transport and restaurants
Come and Work with us
To join our passionate team, complete the application form below, submit a cover letter, resume and key selection criteria. Your application also requires 2-3 examples of stories you created for a brand or organisation.
Applications close: Sunday 16 July 2023
For more information about the role, feel free to contact Sonja Schlusche, Acting Communication and Advocacy Manager, 047 4470 337.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position description. Sacred Heart Mission complies with all industry standards which entails many of our roles to require a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Sacred Heart Mission. Accordingly, we require all workers attending the workplace to provide evidence of having three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or a valid medical exemption certificate.