Senior Media and Communications Advisor

Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

Full time fixed-term position (for 12 months) based in either Parkville VIC, Milton QLD or North Ryde NSW. Reporting directly to the Manager Media and Communications, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the development and delivery of comprehensive media and communications initiatives
• Developing engaging content for internal and external communications channels including the Dementia Australia newsletter (eNews), intranet, media releases, and social media
• Building effective relationships across all departments to ensure appropriate and effective media and communications tools and processes are provided as part of awareness raising, fundraising and advocacy campaigns
• Developing and writing reports to support Dementia Australia's strategic objectives and priorities
• Developing proactive media strategies and responding to reactive and ad hoc media and campaign requests
• Coordination of proactive organic social media scheduling and content generation
• Ensuring regular media monitoring (social and traditional media)
• Advising on emerging risks for Dementia Australia's reputation through traditional and social media and other channels

What is in it for you??

Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance, you will receive one day paid birthday leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these days fall within your regular working schedule), up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family plus access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs and paid study leave.

About you?

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

1. A tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications or Media (or related field).
2. Over 2 years' experience with demonstrated success in a senior media or communications role.
3. Experience in developing, implementing and reviewing a successful strategic media and communications campaigns and plans.
4. Proven success in collaborating across multiple teams and mentoring.
5. A proven ability to build productive relationships both throughout the organisation and with external contacts.
6. Ability to think critically and act on the broader purpose of the organisation.
7. Proficient ability in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Our culture statements

• We are aligned in our Purpose
• We lead with our Head and Heart
• We work together Collaboratively

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the more than 421,000 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.6 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

For specific role enquiries, please contact Recruitment@dementia.org.au

Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the 'About you' section, will not be considered.