About Carers WA

Proudly celebrating our 25th year, Carers WA is the peak body representing the needs and interests of carers in Western Australia and is part of a national network of Carers Associations. Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have disability, mental illness, a chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol, or other drug issue or who are frail aged.

About The Opportunity

Carers WA is currently seeking a highly driven and motivated Media and Communications Officer to join our dynamic marketing team.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Systems Development, our successful candidate will help lead the delivery of internal and external communications, including the development and coordination of a broad range of targeted media and communication activities. The position will be required to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to develop and implement media and communications strategies with an aim to increase engagement and outcomes for the organisation.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate the production of annual communication initiatives that position and strengthen Carers WA brand and reputation and drive engagement
• Lead in the production and distribution of monthly electronic newsletters
• Assist in the maintenance and ongoing development of Carers WA website
• Assist in the management of Carers WA social media platforms
• Develop and implement strategically aligned media and public relations initiatives
• Establish and maintain relationships with media outlets
• Proactively generate positive media coverage for internal programs and services

Selection Criteria:

• Minimum three years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring effective communications and marketing initiatives/campaigns
• Experience in creating and delivering successful media and PR strategies and activities
• Demonstrated ability for storytelling and content creation for a range of platforms, with strong attention to detail
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including media
• Intermediate proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud graphic design software, in particular InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator (Premiere Pro/Rush highly advantageous)
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to work and interact with a wide range of people

Carers WA will support and provide you with:

• Training and development opportunities, pertinent to your role
• Career progression opportunities
• A competitive salary, including salary packaging and added leave
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative workplace environment

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Applications must include a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of two professional referees. Applications can be submitted online via clicking Apply Now.

Carers WA reserve the right to begin the recruitment process and withdraw the position prior to the close date/time.

Carers WA supports a zero-harm workplace culture to all internal and external stakeholders.

Carers WA strives for diversity, inclusion, and equality of our community. We seek a workforce that is representative of the communities we work in. We encourage people of all cultures, gender, age, sexual orientation, or abilities to apply.