• Friendly inclusive positive culture
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Permanent
• Full-Time/ Part-Time negotiable
• Remuneration is dependent on qualifications and experience ($86,000 – $92,000) + 11 % Employer superannuation.
• Rolling Recruitment - applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and interviews will be conducted as needed, so if the below is what you are looking for, then don't delay and apply now!

About us

Youth Support + Advocacy Service (YSAS) is one of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive, youth-specific community service organisations that enable young people experiencing serious disadvantage to access the resources and support they require to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

YSAS is a Child Safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of young people, and are committed to protecting young people from harm or abuse who come into contact with and/or access our service. Applicants must undergo rigorous screening and recruitment processes, including providing evidence of current WWCC and National Police Check.

About the position

The YSAS Storytelling Lead is a multimedia content specialist and fantastic writer who thrives on crafting quality content that is responsible for communicating YSAS’s brand, mission, and impact through compelling storytelling.

The Storytelling Lead is YSAS’s internal journalist translating and honouring the experience of young people with lived and living experience, and front-line staff to create impactful digital content, strategic communications and advocacy materials and supporting media engagement in close collaboration with YSAS Advocacy & Communications team members.

Some of the Key responsibilities for this role include:

1. Content gathering to share the YSAS story, including photography and video for print, online and media;
2. Writing compelling case studies and communications content for major strategic initiatives, including YSAS-led national fundraiser febfast;
3. Support YSAS sites and programs to develop communications and content for community-based fundraising initiatives and events;
4. Lead the management and delivery of YSAS internal communications;
5. Establish the style and tone for best practice video content at YSAS;
6. Support the YSAS Advocacy and Communications Team with initiatives and projects in the 2022-2025 YSAS Strategic Plan: Excellence in Practice.

For full details of the position, refer to the position description attached.

Please note:

1. Service delivery aspects of the role may be modified in order to comply with Victorian Government COVID-19 guidelines.
2. As part of our Employment screening process, you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History check and have a current Working with Children Check.
3. You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.

Further Enquiries

For a confidential discussion about the position, please contact David Jeffery, General Manager Advocacy and Communication, on 0417 053 032 regarding the role of Storytelling Lead – Recruitment, citing Ref. Number 117_2023.

YSAS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

YSAS has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the provision of a child-safe organisation.