Content & Communications Specialist

• Are you a comms and social media whiz passionate about creating inspiring and engaging content?
• Do you want to make a real and lasting difference for children and young people across Australia?

• Are you looking for a supportive and inclusive team culture and opportunity for ongoing learning and professional development?

ABOUT THE ALANNAH & MADELINE FOUNDATION

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play. Through Care, Prevention and Advocacy programs, we fight for their right to be safe, so their future is strong.

We also support Dolly’s Dream to help change the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is passionate, authentic and above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do.

The Foundation fosters a culture of respect, positivity and high work standards. Our values We act with courage, We are stronger together, We are curious, We believe accountability matters and We act with empathy, always, are embedded into how we operate individually and together as a Foundation.

At the Foundation, we support our staff to work flexibly, both in location and hours, based on the premise that work will remain the focus of any arrangement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Digital, the Content & Communications Specialist plays a key role in developing engaging content and communications for a portfolio of programs and campaigns.

You’ll manage social media and craft compelling stories and content for socials, email, web and digital, all with the goal of helping to amplify our brand and build more fans and supporters.

Working as part of a small but mighty Content team, you will:

• Develop and manage engaging content for all communication channels for your portfolio of programs and campaigns.
• Plan, write and produce stories, articles, digital media, videos, and marketing materials.
• Maintain a comprehensive content library and ensure brand consistency across all platforms.
• Manage social media community engagement and content scheduling.

This role is a full-time, 2-year contract formally based in South Melbourne. We promote flexible working arrangements, emphasising that work remains the primary focus, tailored to individual needs, role requirements, and the commitment to high-quality work delivery.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a creative and innovative content creator and comms professional, who understands the power of storytelling to inspire people to take action.

You will be a digital content and social media whiz, ready to hit the ground running and use your talents to help take our content and social media strategy to the next level.

The Perfect You

If we could create the perfect you, you would have:

• Creative flair, with excellent copywriting and communication skills.
• Great working knowledge of social media platforms particularly Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, and their respective best practices.
• Experience in social media management and content creation that inspires and delights.
• Ability to quickly create branded graphics using an existing style guide and set of assets.
• Ability to write scripts, stories and articles, generate content ideas, and capture/cut videos for Reels and TikTok.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality content.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Self-driven, positive, highly motivated attitude with a demonstrated track record of taking initiative to seek new and unique ways of reaching broader audiences.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with the ability to work to tight deadlines.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.
• Flexibility and Wellbeing focus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available
• Additional 5 days leave each year, on top of the statutory holiday entitlement.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Learning & Development budget
• 8 weeks paid primary carer leave or 2 weeks paid secondary carer leave
• Substitution of Public Holidays (Australia Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday).

How to Apply

Sounding interesting? We’d love to hear from you!

If you want to use your digital storytelling and communication skills to help children and young people live happy, safe and strong, please apply via the link below with your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

A position description is attached.

Important – please note:

• The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
• The Foundation takes all reasonable steps to prevent any risk to the health and safety of staff. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation requires all staff who perform ‘in-person’ work or who are required to attend the office to be fully vaccinated and to provide evidence of their vaccination, or medical exemption, prior to commencement.