The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding paediatric care for over 150 years - join us as we continue to fund the future of medical excellence for generations to come.

The RCH Foundation is going through an exciting period of growth as we move towards our ambitious 2030 Fundraising Strategy, and there are a number of new opportunities across the organisation, both now and in the near future. This is your opportunity to join a team of passionate and caring individuals and help chart the path forward for the future of paediatric healthcare.

The Role:

This is a full-time, fixed term contract until November 2023, covering a period of parental leave. The position of Director, Communications is responsible for the management of the Communications Department, including the development and delivery of communication strategies and initiatives to enhance the fundraising, reputation and awareness of the organisation.

The Director, Communications sits as part of the organisation’s leadership team, and plays an essential role in the leaderships of the organisation, providing advice, expertise, assistance and direction to the Chief Executive Officer and Directors. Additionally, the Director, Communications leads best practice communications across print and online, driving innovation and excellence in the digital space, high quality communications to the RCH Foundation community and is responsible for brand, risk and reputation management.

To be successful:

• Demonstrable experience in developing and executing communications/marketing campaigns and fundraising initiatives, from inception to completion of a project
• Demonstrable experience managing a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrable ability to display initiative, manage priorities, manage multiple issues and projects simultaneously, take responsibility for projects and show a proactive attitude
• Demonstrable ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated understanding of, and interest in, social media and the online space

Responsibilities of the role:

• Development of Communications and Marketing plans and strategies that enhance the fundraising strategies and activities of the RCH Foundation, keeping it at the leading edge of best practice
• Delivery of the strategies, which ensure high quality communications to the public, to the Melbourne Children’s campus community and to the RCH Foundation’s community of donors, fundraisers and supporters
• Communication of priorities and articulation of key messages to internal and external audiences, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team
• Strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders, by leading a proactive program of development initiatives
• Being a leader in the organisation, part of the leadership team and providing advice, expertise, assistance and direction to fundraisers on communications matters
• Development of the online environment into a leading marketing tool

What we can offer you:

• A creative and collaborative culture, focused on the advancement of child and adolescent health
• An incredibly supportive and creative team environment, working alongside other highly talented professionals who strive for greatness every single day
• A strong commitment to your professional development, personal development and mental health
• A truly flexible hybrid working model
• Salary packaging (which can add up to $15,900 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development plans & ongoing training

More Information & How to Apply:

• Download the position description here
• Please submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria in the position description. Applications that don’t address the Selection Criteria will not be considered.
• For further information or queries about this role, please contact Laura Sullivan, Director Communications at [email protected] using the subject line: Director Communications enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The RCH Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

All applicants please be aware that it is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the time of, and during, employment. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government COVID -19 vaccination Certificate, it is a requirement of the RCH Foundation to collect, record and hold vaccination information.