At CatholicCare Victoria (CCV) we’re committed to empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full. We deliver a range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, homelessness services, employment and advocacy services across Victoria.

The Philanthropy, Marketing and Communications portfolio plays a pivotal role within CCV, generating financial support and resources for the organisation. The portfolio not only raises funds but also builds lasting relationships and ensures that resources are effectively utilised to advance the CCV mission and make a positive impact in the community.

The Communication Specialist plays a key role in delivering high-quality, professional written communications that promote CatholicCare Victoria’s programs, services, and impact. The position leads the development of engaging content including enewsletters, educational materials, stories, and promotional copy, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with organisational messaging, values, and brand standards and alignment with organisational messaging, values, and brand standards.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Plan, coordinate, write, and distribute regular enewsletters, including stakeholder liaison, content curation, and performance tracking.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on effective external communications approaches, messaging and channel selection.
• Coordinate, write, design, produce and distribute publications and promotional material, including (but not limited to): website articles, annual report, newsletters, brochures, factsheets, fundraising collateral, presentations, reports and merchandise.

Write and edit engaging content including educational materials, client stories, blog articles, and awareness content that supports organisational priorities and audience engagement

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or related field ideal.
• Professional experience in content, marketing, or communications role.
• Demonstrated communication skills including professional writing, proof reading and editing, and demonstrated experience writing engaging content for a variety of audiences across various channels
• Ability to craft clear, compelling messages and visual content tailored to diverse audiences.
• Competency in using a range of new media and digital platforms and tools including but not limited to: website and email marketing Content Management Systems, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative suite (particularly InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop), Canva, and social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

About CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria (CCV) is a leading social services organisation providing support services and housing that work together to create lasting outcomes for families and individuals across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria.

We are values-led, community-embedded and fully inclusive. We work with people of all faiths, cultures, identities, sexualities and backgrounds, and partner with government, philanthropy and community to strengthen wellbeing and opportunity.

CCV is grounded in enduring principles of dignity, justice and care for the most vulnerable. These values shape how we serve — not who we serve. They guide our commitment to working with people in ways that are respectful, inclusive and responsive, helping them navigate challenges, build on their strengths and move toward stability and wellbeing over time.

Working for CatholicCare Victoria

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

• A family friendly working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

For further information and how to apply, visit our website via the Apply Now link.

Applications are required to be submitted via our website for your application to be considered.

Please ensure your application includes your resume and a cover letter detailing a summary of your experience relevant to the position.

Enquiries to: Applicants are encouraged to contact Alycia Johnson, Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, on 03 9969 9901 for a confidential discussion.

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, undergo a National Police Check with a satisfactory outcome (and International Police Check if applicable), hold a current Working with Children’s check (employee status) and for some positions a valid drivers licence.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People Team on 03 4344 4798.

A position description is attached.