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Communications Officer

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture
  • Based in Brunswick
  • Part-Time position (0.4 EFT)
  • Friendly and supportive workplace

About the Organisation

The Victorian Foundation for Survivors of Torture Inc. (VFST) provides a range of services to people in Victoria who have been subject to torture or other traumatic events prior to their arrival in Australia. This group includes refugees and asylum seekers. It is non-denominational, politically neutral and non-aligned.

The position

The Communications Officer has a key role in developing communications strategy and in conveying the story of the organisation and its work to all stakeholders both internal and external. They have responsibility for design, digital and other communications internal and external. They also support the production of organisational publications.

The key objective of the role is to work with the Education and Early Years (EEY) team to develop and enhance the internal and external communications capacity and representation of the organisation by:

  • Working with the team to develop and implement the EEY communications strategy
  • Developing and defining key messages
  • Developing online content for digital platforms and social media
  • Supporting the development of collateral

The Selection criteria

  • Demonstrated capacity to write and produce content and visuals with the tone and voice appropriate to the organisation’s voice and audience
  • Advanced computer skills in Word, Adobe suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and other platforms such as MailChimp, Campaign Monitor, Eventbrite etc.
  • Ability to design, create, coordinate and produce a variety of electronic and hard copy resources using relevant software such as Adobe InDesign
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills – both verbal and written, including highly developed interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of the work carried out by Foundation House and its positioning in refugee and other service sectors

Salary and Benefits

Remuneration is based on our Enterprise Agreement 2014 of $88,703 gross salary per annum, plus 17.5% leave loading and 10% superannuation. Additional benefits include salary packaging up to $18,550, a range of flexible working options, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and onsite parking.

Employment requirements

  1. Satisfactory National Police Check
  2. Current Working with Children Check
  3. Proof of the right to work and live in Australia

VFST promotes the safety and well-being of children

VFST is an equal opportunity employer.

The right to live and work in Australia is an essential requirement of this role.

Applications

Applicants must submit:

  • Current resume
  • Statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria contained in the position description, (maximum 2 pages).

Please ensure you submit your KSC as part of your cover letter as you can only upload 2 documents.

For any enquiries regarding the position please contact Siobhan O’Mara, Acting GM Corporate Services on 9389 8923.

A position description is attached.

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