• One of Australia's largest disability service organisations
  
• Lead communications across a geographically diverse workforce
• Immediate start in North Parramatta location
• 12 month contract

The Organisation

Northcott is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations providing services from metropolitan and regional locations throughout NSW and the ACT. Northcott is customer centred, values-based and operates under the National Disability Insurance Scheme to offer its customers more voice, choice and opportunity.

With 90 years of experience, Northcott employs more than 2500 staff to provide highly personalised services to over 14,500 children and adults with a disability, their families and careers annually. Northcott’s purpose is to build an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.

The Role

Working as an integral part of Northcott’s management team, this role leads internal and external communications and content creation across the organisation. Specifically you will:

• Build relationships with and facilitate communication across all business functions
• Develop and implement the communications strategy in line with the strategic plan
• Manage both traditional and emerging communication channels across all forms of media
• Lead and mentor a team of 8, encouraging personal and professional development
• Generate ideas through print, web, social and broadcast mediums

Skills Required

You are an accomplished communications professional with a broad skill set and an ability to combine strategic, creative and analytical thinking with a supportive management style. You can also demonstrate:

• Outstanding interpersonal communication to influence and manage stakeholders within large, complex organisations
• Identifying changing needs of a business and adjusting communication strategies in response
• Understanding and working closely with the marketing, fundraising, project office, business development and sales teams
• A track record and passion for delivering high quality work in the health or disability sector
• Tertiary qualifications in communications or similar degree

If you want to be part of Northcott’s vision to make a difference to the lives of more than 14,500 customers annually, please click apply and forward your resume and cover letter responding to the skills required section above. Alternatively, please call Debbie Jardine on (02) 8243 0570.