• Full time permanent position based in Camberwell
• Be part of a team where you can make a difference!
• Attractive remuneration with great salary packaging options

Introduction to BCNA:

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation. A member-based organisation with over 120,000 individuals, our main purpose is to ensure that all Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support. We are a voice for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer and provide information and support through services such as our Helpline and My Journey online tool, as well as opportunities for our network to connect in a meaningful way.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced, passionate and motivated individual to join our organisation as the Communications Specialist. The Brand and Communications team at BCNA is responsible for developing and implementing targeted and innovative communications to BCNA members, health professionals and the general public more widely, and the promotion of BCNA’s services, programs, advocacy campaigns and events via a range of communication channels.

Your Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, Brand and Communications, you will be responsible for the development of a variety of communications across BCNA’s website, eDMs, and social media channels.

You will develop and produce the twice-yearly The Beacon magazine, along with implementing strategies to increase its online subscriptions.

With your strong digital production experience, you will also be responsible for coordinating and producing videos, providing and updating content for BCNA’s website and the My Journey online tool, and providing technical support to produce our well regarded Upfront About Breast Cancer podcast series. Other areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing editorial and brand support and advice ensuring communications are of a consistently high standard and in line with BCNA’s writing and brand style guidelines
• Writing, editing and proofing collateral
• Writing high-level communications on behalf of the CEO/Board/senior management
• Arranging print quotes, placing orders, checking proofs and coordinating of the delivery of material.

You will also manage relationships with suppliers, including graphic designers, printers, mailhouses, agencies, photographers, videographers and government agencies.

It should be noted that this position may involve some interstate travel.

Your Capabilities:

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone who is a well experienced Communications Specialist and is passionate about content and bringing it to life! You will ideally be tertiary qualified in Communications, PR, Journalism or similar and/or have relevant experience in this field. You will need to have:

• A demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely and quality written and verbal communications.
• A demonstrated ability to manage communication priorities and multiple issues and projects simultaneously.
• Have the capacity to identify opportunities, develop initiatives and prioritise tasks to achieve outcomes.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Sound time management skills to juggle priorities and multiple issues and projects simultaneously.
• The ability to create and sustain dynamic and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

The Salary:

This is a full-time permanent position and offers an attractive base salary + Super + Salary Packaging options (which means more in your take home pay!) as well as the opportunity to work within a high profile, highly respected, not-for-profit Australian organisation.

Please note: Appointments are subject to the candidate successfully completing a National Police History Check.

BCNA is an inclusive workplace. People with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.