Your impact

The Practice and Sector Development (PSD) program at Foundation House offers professional and organisational development, consultancy and resources to assist health, education, employment and other community service providers, to enhance the responsiveness of their services to the needs of people of refugee backgrounds.

The Communications Officer has a key role in supporting the program areas production, maintenance and promotion of high quality organisational resources, publications and media.

The role will include:

• Working collaboratively across teams to design, develop and produce resources in digital and hard copy.
• Managing, monitoring and continuously developing websites and their content to ensure accurate and up to date information.
• Writing and developing content and promoting professional learning and resources.
• Assisting in monitoring and developing social media platforms and content to ensure the Victorian Refugee Health Network (VRHN) is represented in social media.
• Leveraging social media to further the aims of VRHN and Practice Development and Learning objectives and ensure a strong digital story telling presence.

This is a fixed term 0.4 EFT, contract position for 12 months.

What you’ll need to successfully apply

To be successful, you will need to positively respond to the below selection criteria:

• Ability to design, create, coordinate and produce a variety of electronic and hard copy resources using relevant design software.
• Advanced skills in website content platforms including WordPress.
• Advanced skills in social media platforms including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and X.
• Advanced computer skills in Word, Adobe suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and other platforms such as MailChimp, Campaign Monitor and Eventbrite.
• Excellent communication skills in both writing and design.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet project deliverables and timelines.
• Understanding of the Copyright Act, licenses and permissions procedures.
• Understanding of citation, reference and acknowledgment.

In return

You’ll be rewarded with:

• an attractive remuneration package, $98,108 (gross per annum pro-rata) + superannuation + leave loading
• salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550
• novated car leasing options
• a role with true purpose to make a difference in people’s lives
• a welcoming, highly diverse and supportive team environment
• generous leave provisions with option to purchase additional leave
• access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

Foundation House is an inclusive employer.

Foundation House is an equal opportunity employer; we foster a work environment that is inclusive and diverse. We are values driven and are committed to improving the life outcomes of refugees and asylum seekers.

Foundation House is a state-wide agency offering services throughout Victoria. We currently have approximately 250 staff across our five offices in Brunswick, Dallas, Dandenong, Ringwood and Sunshine, and we also provide services in partnership with other agencies in regional and rural Victoria.

Foundation House is a Child Safe organisation committed to promoting and protecting the interests and safety of children. We actively play a part in combating family violence, as reflected in our organisational policies, protocols and staff development.

Read more about our history on our website here.

How to Apply

Please upload your CV and a cover letter (maximum one to two pages) outlining why you are suitable for this role and how you meet the selection criteria as described above.

Refer to the position description for detailed information about the role. For more information about our hiring process, please refer to our careers with us page here.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

For enquiries, please contact Kerry Munnery, Acting Programs Coordinator on 03 9389 8927.

A position description is attached.

Hiring is subject to satisfactory Police Check, current Working with Children Check, and proof of the right to work and live in Australia.