Communications Officer

About VACCHO

VACCHO is the peak representative for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Victoria.

We have 35 member Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations providing support to over 78,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the state. We lead and support Aboriginal Community Control and the broader health and social services sector to deliver transformative health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal communities in Victoria.  We are a centre of expertise, policy advice, training, innovation and leadership in Aboriginal health and wellbeing. And we'd love you to join us!

About the role

The Communications Officer will support the Executive Manager, Communications & Digital Services, and is primarily responsible for developing and implementing strategic communications plans and providing communications advice to internal and external stakeholders. More specifically they will lead the communications requirements of the cancer journey strategy including cancer screening and early detection content.

The role will also support the Communications and Digital Services team through other areas including internal communications, writing, social media, website and media when required.

Essential skills / experiences

• Demonstrated knowledge and working experience in communications and digital teams.
• Experience developing and implementing effective and integrated communications plans.
• Experience with internal and external communications plans and approaches.
• Demonstrated ability in analysing and understanding communications needs of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and the ability to identify and analyse emerging opportunities with respect to communications needs.
• Experience in maintaining social media, digital media or traditional media.
• Exceptional writing, editing and verbal skills and ability to translate complex information.
• Ability to identify and pitch opportunities and ideas for communications activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency and experience using Microsoft applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Project Management) and Adobe Creative Suite combined with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Tertiary education and/or equivalent professional experience in communications.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply as your cultural and lived experiences are central to the work we do.

Highly Regarded:

• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and commitment to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and health.
• Demonstrated understanding of the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control.
• Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal peoples, Communities, and organisations, in a culturally safe, and appropriate, manner.
• An understanding of LGBTQIASB+ issues and respect for diverse identities.

Benefits

• Working for Community in a culturally safe Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation. 
• Access to generous Not for Profit salary packaging entitlements (including living expenses and meals & accommodation) and annual leave loading.
• Access to additional leave entitlements including cultural leave and gifted Christmas leave if employed at VACCHO into the following year. 
• Organisational early finish Fridays and flexible working arrangements considered.
• Work in inner-city Collingwood with wellness spaces and end of trip facilities available. 

We believe in the right for all people to be treated with the respect and dignity at all times, and that all people who work for, govern or undertake work at or visit us should at all times feel safe and included.

Visit us here for more info: https://www.vaccho.org.au/ 

Other employment related information

Employment is subject to a satisfactory and ongoing police records check (international where relevant) and Working with Children Check.  

Apply Now

Please note we will begin shortlisting as we receive applications and therefore encourage early applications. 

Please click "Apply Now" and include a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role after reviewing the position description.

For enquiries, contact joinourteam@vaccho.org.au using the subject line: Communications Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

VACCHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We embrace the diversity of cultures, identities, gender, sex, and sexually diverse identities and expressions, experiences, beliefs, and values of all people.