ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Adult Learning Australia (ALA) has been the national peak body for adult learning and community education for more than 65 years. As a not-for-profit organisation, ALA represents both organisational and individual members across every state and territory, reflecting the diversity and strength of the sector. We are dedicated to advancing lifelong and life-wide learning opportunities for all Australians.

ALA also has a charitable arm, the Learning Changes Lives Foundation, which explicitly supports adult learners to continue their education, strengthen their skills and transform their lives through learning.

For further information, please visit https://ala.asn.au/about-us/ and https://learningchangeslives.org.au/.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Adult Learning Australia is seeking a skilled, experienced and self-motivated individual with a minimum of three years of communications experience to fill our Communications Coordinator position.

The role includes preparing and producing Quest, ALA’s magazine, which has an emphasis on new or innovative adult education programs that are helping people overcome disadvantage, and co-ordinating and implementing communications and social media strategies.

ABOUT YOU

You will be enthusiastic about storytelling through communications and social media, with initiative and innovation to create compelling, shareable content. You will know how to reach and influence audiences, promote the value of lifelong learning, prioritise work effectively, and meet deadlines. Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector and/or adult and community education is an advantage.

This is a great opportunity to work in a community environment, showcasing your expertise and passion.

Minimum two years of experience in marketing/communications/social media

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Flexible working arrangements, including WFH. This part-time position (up to 0.63 EFT) is offered on a 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension, and is covered by the Education Services (Post-Secondary Education) Award 2020.

Next steps

To submit your application please click 'Apply Now' by COB the closing date.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Jenny Macaffer, ALA CEO, on (03) 9689 8623 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, weekdays, AEDT.

A position description is attached.