Down Syndrome Victoria is looking to recruit a casual Communications Officer for a fixed term of 3 months (potential of extension). The Communications Officer will support the DSV Communications Manager to develop innovative digital content across our various social media channels, support the production of our monthly e-newsletter, promote our training and events and perform other communications and administrative support tasks as required. The ideal candidate will have experience with digital marketing and excellent written communication skills, along with an understanding of our community.

About us

Down Syndrome Victoria is the state-wide peak membership organisation representing individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Down Syndrome Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1978 to provide support, information and resources to people with Down syndrome, their families and the broader community. We work alongside people with Down syndrome and their families so they may reach their full potential and live the lives they choose.

About the role

The successful applicant will join our hardworking and creative team and report to the DSV Communications Manager.

We need an enthusiastic and motivated Communications Officer to:

• Increase community knowledge and awareness of the skills and abilities of people with Down syndrome
• Demonstrate creativity and editing skills to elevate our monthly e-newsletter
• Utilise effective marketing skills to maximise our email marketing strategy
• Implement innovative social media campaigns to increase engagement and participation across our channels
• Support our transition to a new national website
• Support DSV to refresh our image database and information
• Provide communications and administrative support to the DSV Communications Manager

If you are a creative comms star who can help us with the tasks above, please be sure to apply.

A position description is attached.