Micah Projects is a community based not-for-profit organisation with a vision to create justice and respond to injustice at the personal, social, and structural levels in church, government, business, and society. We believe that every child and adult has the right to a home, an income, healthcare, education, safety, dignity, and connection with their community of choice. Micah Projects provides a range of support and advocacy services to individuals and families.

Job Description

The Communications Team and Stakeholder Engagement Team develop, design, and manage internal and external communications for Micah Projects, including both traditional and digital communications. They assist across the organisation to coordinate major events, and work collaboratively with the community, businesses, schools, and philanthropists who share our vision to create equity and social justice.

This team provides guidance and support to the organisation with communication and engagement tools and advice and leads communication and engagement projects that have organisation-wide impact.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Content and Communication Officer to develop compelling content by capturing, curating, editing, and managing communication across various print, digital, and partner channels - including websites, social media, EDMs, public relations, publications, and campaigns. This involves planning communications, creating content schedules, coordinating publication timelines, liaising with stakeholders, and managing suppliers.

This is a permanent full time employment opportunity at Level 5 of the SCHADS Award.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, capture, and craft stories that positively show the work of Micah Projects, its partners, and the community.
• Plan and develop content for all owned and earned communication channels, including social media, website, EDMs, and the intranet.
• Manage communication projects from concept to completion — including narrative development, key messaging, content strategy, channel scheduling, and coordination of stakeholders, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate and oversee external suppliers and specialist contractors, including preparing briefs, sourcing quotes, and managing agreements.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant Business/Communications certificate, diploma or tertiary qualification and extensive experience, or a combination of experience, expertise, and competence
• Minimum three years’ experience in communication content development and coordination, including the use of related tools, including Meta Business Suite, website CMS, EDM software and digital analytical tools.
• Experience in developing, implementing and monitoring multi-channel content strategies to meet targets and maintain positive brand reputation.
• Evidence of effective of communication style, written

Desirable:

• Previous employment in the social and community services sector.
• Skills and experience in photography, basic design and filming

More information about the role and to learn more about the key selection criteria, select the link to the Position Description.

For more information, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Content and Communication Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Benefits of working at Micah Projects

• Join a well-recognised multidisciplinary organisation;
• Salary Packaging option up to $15,899, increasing your take home pay (additional meals and entertainment card option up to $2,650);
• Access to discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport for you and your family;
• Access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Program;
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including further training, so you can broaden your horizons and sharpen your skillset during your time with us;
• Access to other employee benefits, including supply of uniforms.

How to Apply:

If you believe that you have interest, passion, and desire to make a difference in people’s lives, please click on Apply Now.

Please supply a Resume/CV and a covering letter/email addressing the Key Responsibilities and Essential Criteria (maximum of 2 pages), along with any other relevant documentation.

Applications will be assessed with interviews being conducted as they are received so do not delay in applying!

Micah Projects is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.