The Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, jointly managed by Save the Children Australia and Deakin University, delivers education, innovation, and research for the humanitarian sector globally.We are relentless about creating real change for the lives of children.We need you to help us change the way the world responds to humanitarian crises and transform leadership in the humanitarian system.

Save the Children is no ordinary not-for-profit.

We're ambitious, creative and outspoken. We stand up for children's rights. We want all children to be educated, healthy and live a life free from violence. We run programs in Australia and overseas and, if there's a disaster - like an earthquake, drought or conflict - we are there on the ground.

The Centre for Humanitarian Leadership is collaboration at its best.

We have an ambitious agenda to transform leadership in the humanitarian system. We work across humanitarian agencies, higher education, government and the private sector to ensure communities are served by a humanitarian system that is characterised by leadership excellence.

Where you come in:

In this part-time, fixed-term position (3 months with possibility of extension), based at Deakin University's Burwood campus*, you will support the communications function of the CHL, particularly as we pivot our programs to work in the new COVID-19 environment. You'll work with our Communications Adviser to ensure our digital communications, website, and social media channels are updated and supported in a timely manner.

You will make an impact by:

• Reporting and analysing social media and website data
• Managing the implementation of the social media content calendar
• Day-to-day management of CHL's social media channels - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
• Administering the social media management tools (i.e. AgoraPulse)
• Web page mapping and scheduling of publications
• Managing and implementing the web style guide
• Publishing new content on our website and ensuring web content and pages are up to date

Does this sound like you?

You are a natural storyteller with a proven ability to influence, align, and engage individuals across a range of platforms. You're excited by growing social media communities and driving best-practice content through analytics and meaningful insights, while working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. Your audience-driven approach and strong understanding of digital content channels will support your success in this role.

This role requires:

• Strong experience using digital communication tools for social media, including WordPress
• Tertiary qualification/s in Marketing, Communications, PR or Publishing, or equivalent work experience
• A strong ability to interpret web and social media analytics
• Experience managing social media channels with proven track record of increasing website traffic
• Exceptional copywriting and editing skills
• A journalistic talent for telling stories

Working at the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership is more than just a job.

It's the feeling of knowing that your work is contributing to making the world a better place for communities affected by crisis and working with others who feel the same. In addition to a connection to social causes, you will have access to:

• Individual learning plans to assist in your career development
• Friendly and flexible work environment
• Agile work environment including working from home
• Full salary packaging benefits
• Additional annual leave options available

Sound interesting?

We'd love to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on one of the buttons in the 'Apply' section.

Position Description - Online Communications Officer

*While COVID-19 social distancing restrictions are in place, this role works remotely (i.e. from home or an alternative location). Once the pandemic restrictions are lifted, the role will be based in our office in Burwood.

At CHL, we seek a workforce that is as diverse as our society - in race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs - and reflects the communities we work in. We believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and core values and we demonstrate this commitment through all our employment practices. Our inclusive workplace culture contributes to making CHL a great place to work.

CHL is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check where necessary, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.

Save the Children Australia supports the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. If you are successful in your application, we will request consent to access HR held information pertaining to your last 5 years of employment. You can read about the Scheme and our commitment to Safeguarding here.