Communications Specialist

Anglicare Southern Queensland are currently seeking to hire a Communications Specialist to join our Marketing and Client Acquisition team based in Fortitude Valley.

In this role, you will work at both a strategic and operational level to contribute to the awareness of Anglicare’s brand. This includes developing and implementing proactive communications and public relations that positively position Anglicare, utilising both external and internal channels.

How you will make help us make a difference

Identify and respond to proactive communications and public relations opportunities, in line with strategic priorities.

Manage and coordinate responses to media enquiries and requests for interviews.

Develop and implement a range of communications activities including but not limited to press releases, web stories and posts, speeches and reports.

Seek media opportunities and maintain relationships with key journalists and influencers

Identify stories within Anglicare to share and profile on external and internal channels

Assist in the timely monitoring and engagement of media in a range of forums with a view to providing advice to Anglicare on matters of interest

Build and maintain relationships with Anglicare services with regular visits and contact to collect stories for internal and external communications channels

Develop messages on behalf of senior leadership to support communications strategies

Provide media training to relevant staff (for radio, print, online and television interviews)

What our team are looking for

Degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or similar field

A strong communications or media background with experience in public relations, communications or journalism

Excellent writing and communication skills including public speaking and presentation skills

Proven copywriter who can adapt tone of voice dependent on audience

Ability to plan and implement strategic communications and media plans

A proven track record in pitching stories direct to journalists and influencers with success

Current National Police Check or NDIS Workers Screening Clearance (or ability to attain)

Current Queenslanders Drivers Licence

What’s next?

For further information please contact Daniel Walsh – dwalsh@anglicaresq.org.au

Applications will be progressed as they are received.

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on- going care and protection.