• Peak body for autistic people and their families in Victoria
• General communications role
• Part-time position, 0.8-1FTE
• $67,000 - $77,999 salary range, full-time equivalent
• Currently working remotely from home under Covid Restrictions, office location in Richmond

About us:

For more than 50 years, Amaze has provided information and resources to autistic people and their families, the broader autism sector (service providers, researchers, autism organisations) and the wider community.  

Today Amaze supports thousands of people every year and also advocates to government to influence positive change and builds the skills of the community to create a better world for autistic people and their families.

Amaze is committed to improving employment opportunities for autistic people. We do this both through advocating to the broader community and employing autistic people at Amaze. We endeavour to provide support and adjustments through the recruitment process and throughout employment to the specific needs of autistic candidates and employees.  Autistic people with the skills and experience outlined in the position description are encouraged to apply.

The role:

As the Communications Coordinator you will be responsible for:

• Provide high-quality communications (print and digital) to Amaze’s priority audiences:  autistic people and their families, other autism organisations, government, media, private and community sectors, wider world through a variety of channels and publications.
• Providing communications advice towards building wider community engagement with and support for Amaze policy priorities through advocacy and fundraising campaigns (digital and community engagement and mobilisation). 
• Producing communications materials to support Amaze fee for service business (training and consultancy).

What you will bring to this role:

• Degree qualification in an appropriate field – e.g. communications, public relations, marketing
• 3+ years experience in a similar communications role in a NFP or government environment
• True generalist experience, with a versatile skill-set
• Adaptable and skilled writer, with experience communicating sensitive topics

Knowledge of the disability sector and the NDIS, and website, graphic design and/or video production skills would also be highly regarded.

For a full list of the Key Selection Criteria, please see the position description.

Please note that this is one of two communications roles currently advertised.

Further information

A full Position Description attached.

We welcome all applications from autistic individuals who meet the key selection criteria. If you would like to learn more about our recruitment process or adjustments that we offer, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Communication Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For further information please contact Amaze at 0423 239 697.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.