Communications Officer

Introduction:
About Family Planning Australia

Family Planning Australia (FPA) is the leading provider of reproductive and sexual health services and is prominent on related issues in the media, social marketing and advocacy campaigns. This role is a chance to make an impact at a high profile not-for-profit while growing your skills across a diverse workload focusing on communications, media, social channels and marketing.

This varied role will build on your excellent writing skills and your broad internal and external communications skillset.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging options to receive $15,900 of your salary tax-free
• Up to $2650 meal and entertainment allowance
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• New modern offices with free parking at our healthcare hub in Newington
• Study leave options for those completing additional formal qualifications relevant to roles within Family Planning Australia
• Flex days
• Generous paid parental leave
• A dynamic role spanning multiple facets of media, communications and marketing work to develop your skills as a highly experienced communications professional.

Our Values

Must be pro-choice

• For a full view of our Values please refer to Family Planning Australia - Who We Are

Must support the Family Planning Australia values:

• Human rights focus - promoting the rights of all people to reproductive and sexual health
• Integrity - maintaining a strong ethical base, being accountable and transparent
• Inclusiveness - valuing and respecting diversity without judgment
• Equity of access - ensuring access to our services for all including priority populations
• Client centred - placing the needs of the whole person at the centre of our work
• Commitment to excellence - ensuring high standards in all our work
• A just culture – a balanced accountability for both individuals and the organisation

Description:
About the role

• Permanent full time (based in Newington)

This position works within the Marketing and Communications team and is multi-faceted with responsibilities across internal communications, marketing, media and online/digital. The Communications Officer is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of communications and marketing plans, management of all digital assets for FPA and supporting brands and working closely with internal colleagues and external media agencies to positively promote FPA within the sexual and reproductive health space.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Communications Officer will work with internal pillars, members of the Comms & Marketing team, Assoc Director Media and Strategic Communications and external stakeholders as needed, to deliver strategies that are on brand, future focused and in keeping with FPA’s reputation.

FPA is entering a dynamic period of growth and requires a motivated individual with proven experience in media, marketing and communications, a clear understanding of the communications landscape including storytelling, e-DM/e-newsletter development, social media posting, creating and reporting, and a keen interest in emerging digital trends while applying these to FPA's communications and marketing strategy. The role will work closely within a diverse team so excellent interpersonal skills are necessary. The role also requires strong content writing skills and a basic understanding of Canva and MailChimp.

The role works in close coordination with the Digital Marketing Officer role, with shared responsibilities in sourcing and developing content, managing internal stakeholder requirements and working in a fast paced, agile environment.

To Apply

Your application must include a:

• Resume (CV); and
• Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience. You must review and refer to the selection criteria listed in the position description in your application.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, with suitable candidates contacted and progressed without delay.

Family Planning Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

FPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sheryl Dixit on sheryld@fpnsw.org.au

Skills and Experiences:
Selection Criteria
Essential (Including Qualifications)

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (media, marketing, communications, journalism, arts)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills (shortlisted candidates will be required to provide two examples of written work across media releases, blog articles and/or special media posts)
• Demonstrated experience in media relations work, a media professional or a keen interest in developing media skills relevant to the role
• Demonstrated experience in organisational social media communication and/or digital marketing strategies
• Demonstrated experience in content creation for a range of social media channels, including development of assets such as videos, reels, scrolling posts etc
• Demonstrated experience in reporting on website and social media metrics across various digital platforms
• Experience in developing and curating a social media calendar, scheduling and strategy
• An understanding of marketing and communications strategies, including audience segmentation
• An ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Must have full permanent working rights in Australia

Desirable

• Basic graphic design skills and video content creation skills, via mobile devices
• Knowledge of Canva and/or WordPress would be ideal

Other requirements

• A Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check are required prior to commencement in this role