The Opportunity
Our Communications and Development team implements the Institute's overall communications, marketing and philanthropy strategies, as well as supporting researchers, teams and projects to promote their work and achievements.
The Role
We are looking for a media specialist to drive our media profile and develop high quality content for a range of channels. You will have the ability to identify news opportunities and then tell the story in an engaging and interesting way, including with video. You will work directly with researchers to help them promote their work through the media and provide advice and support (including media training) to them and senior management.
This is a 12-month maternity leave contract, commencing immediately. Applicants seeking both a part-time (0.8FTE) to full time role will be considered. We offer a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 per annum (full time + super) dependent on experience, plus the opportunity to salary package.
Your Experience
The successful candidate will have a journalism, communications or public relations degree with a minimum of five years of relevant work experience. We're looking for someone who is passionate about child health and is pro-active, hardworking, hands-on and a team player.
Our ideal candidate will be someone who has:
- proven skills and experience in working with the media to achieve positive and effective publicity
- the skills to create video content including producing and editing skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with complex research themes and language to make it accessible for a range of stakeholders
- highly developed interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to network, negotiate and work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders
- creativity, enthusiasm and a willingness to work hard for an organisation that is making a real difference to kids and families.
- a positive can-do attitude and great relationship building skills
In return, we'll offer you:
- A unique role within a creative, dynamic and high-performing team.
- A flexible, interesting work environment.
- The opportunity to use your media and content skills to make a difference
The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check prior to commencement.
How to Apply:
Applicants should read the Job description available here.
To apply, please provide your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) and resume telling us why you would be perfect for this role to applications@telethonkids.org.au
Please quote the exact position title of the role you are applying for in the subject heading of your email application.
For further information about this position please contact: Tammy Gibbs
Email: tammy.gibbs@telethonkids.org.au
Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 23 April 2019.
The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity and inclusivity. We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for positions with the Institute to support our aim of improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families and to continue to build a culturally competent, respectful and safe place to work.