• Great opportunity – next career step
• Not-for-profit organisation, mission focused, to care for people and planet
• Flexible working options and locations, work from home and the office
• Full time role

Do you want to be part of bettering the lives of people whilst caring for the planet? In this role you can put your talents into communicating a vision worth selling. Join our team to be part of telling the stories about our amazing outcomes at Community Resources!

We are seeking to employ a Communications and Marketing Specialist who supports our communications and marketing strategy through the development of great content, and the successful execution of marcomms campaigns that promote our purpose, products and services and that connect with our people, partners and stakeholders. There is some requirement to travel that may include interstate and overnight stays. You could be based anywhere between the Mid-North NSW Coast, the Hunter Valley, Sydney and Wollongong regions due to flexibility of working from both home and the office.

About us

Community Resources is a national Not-for-Profit organisation that operates some of the largest social and community enterprises across Australia. Last year we employed 684 people, 77% of them experiencing barriers to employment.

We keep waste out of landfill, we grow and distribute fair food, and we provide community service to those who need it most.

We run three environmental repair social enterprises – Green Connect, Soft Landing and Resource Recovery Australia – and a range of community services.

OUR VISION

Thriving communities that value people, planet and the Traditional Owners of the land.

OUR MISSION

Create jobs that care for people and planet.

About You

Adept at independently creating engaging content for different channels and audiences with the ability to identify, research and tell compelling stories.

You reach your audience and outcomes of the communication and marketing strategies.

Strong curiosity and understanding about the media landscape in Australia, and the latest developments in communications and marketing.

Go-getter to identify new communications and marketing opportunities.

Positively lead projects and work to a plan and know when to seek help and guidance.

Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build relationships and work in a multifaceted environment.

A genuine commitment to people and the planet through employment and community development.

It would be good if you have:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications or marketing
• Highly developed digital marketing skills (paid, organic and SEO)
• Both not-for-profit and commercial experience

What working for Community Resources will look like

Work/life balance is important to us, so there is flexibility relating to how the week can be structured. The position is full-time, with the option of working flexibly between the office and home, with occasional travel. As well as a competitive salary, you will have the benefit of attractive not-for-profit salary packaging.

For more information and how to apply

To apply, send us a copy of your resume and a covering letter, making sure that you address how you meet the details in the ‘About You’ section above. The Position Description is available to download on our website.

For more information about this opportunity, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Communications and Marketing Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs or call Rachel Walker on 02 6555 8922.

The successful candidate will need to undertake probity checks as necessary for the role.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with different abilities, and people re-entering the workforce. We are an organisation that acknowledges systemic disadvantage and discrimination exist, and one that values diverse experience.

Find out more about us by visiting www.communityresources.org.au