Job description
The Equity Project
The Equity Project is a first-of-its-kind social movement that aims to tackle poverty and disadvantage in WA through advocating for systemic change. By engaging with a range of stakeholders (community, business, not-for-profit etc.) we can inform, unite, and mobilise efforts that seek and advocate for solutions to key social issues.
The Equity Project is a collaboration of not-for-profit organisations with Communicare providing the auspice arrangement for affiliated roles.
The Role
The Marketing and Communications Specialist will work closely with the Equity Project Lead, to deliver marketing and communication services across the social movement that is The Equity Project.
In this role you will develop and execute communication and marketing strategies that engage our target audiences (community, business, not-for-profit, youth etc.) and grow, sustain, and unite our membership and supporter base. The role will be critical in ensuring The Equity Project becomes a recognised brand that helps to meet our vision and purpose.
This role will be located in Cannington on a fixed term part-time basis working 38 hours a fortnight.
This is your chance to join an organisation with an exceptional team culture, driven by a commitment to diversity, respect and fairness.
Who Are We?
Since opening our doors in 1977, our passion for delivering high quality, people-focused support services has continued to flourish. In May 2020, we became the new custodian of White Ribbon Australia, establishing a national footprint for the organisation.
We remain committed to growing a workforce that celebrates diversity and seeks to inspire and empower the people we serve. While we’ve changed a lot over the past 45 years, our values – Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance and Equality – remain at the very heart of everything we do.
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related discipline.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role (campaigns, social movement) with a solid knowledge of digital marketing trends, techniques and social media platforms.
- Ability to develop and execute communication and marketing strategies that increase awareness on issues, change perceptions and mobilise audiences.
- Exceptional copywriting skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills, and the ability to work independently, proactively, and manage multiple tasks with minimal direction.
- Confidence and experience working across multiple areas (business, community, not-for-profit) and with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate organisation values consistently.
- Proficient in the use of technology (email, internet, Microsoft Office etc.)
- Satisfactory Police clearance (not older than 6 months from the issue date)
- Current Australian driver’s licence.
- Working with Children Check
What we can offer you
- Generous NFP salary packaging opportunities (option to package up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum)
- Extra Leave – 5 days of extra paid leave per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Paid parental leave policy.
- Family Domestic Violence and Abuse (FDVA) leave, financial assistance and structured support for any employees who have experienced FDVA incidents.
- Discounted Health Insurance with HBF
- Free, confidential counselling services through our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Flu Vaccination Program
How to Apply
Please click “Apply Now”. Please submit a resume and a cover letter that addresses our Selection Criteria.
White Ribbon Workplaces are centres of respect and proactivity in relation to the safety of women in the workplace and the community.
Communicare encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people living with disabilities.
Short listing will commence immediately. We reserve the right to close the position without notice. Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.