Join Our Team as a Communications Coordinator!

Are you an experienced communications professional, who is passionate about making a difference in children’s health? We are now recruiting for a full-time, fixed-term (12-month) Communications Coordinator to work closely with our Manager, Communications and play a key role within the Communications and Creative Department.

Who we are

Founded in 1989, the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Royal Children’s Hospital, one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals. The RCH Foundation has the vital role of raising and distributing donated funds to the hospital, enabling the very best patient and family care and support, and saving and improving the lives of our sickest children. While a legally separate organisation, the RCH Foundation works closely with the RCH in achieving its vision.

The Role

The Communications Coordinator delivers best practice communications, leading to greater support for the RCH. As part of a small but high-performing Communications Team, the Communications Coordinator will support the wider team to deliver the RCH Foundation's 2030 Strategy. With a focus on identifying and writing engaging content for a range of platforms that capture the impact of philanthropy, this role delivers outstanding communications for our wide network of donors and fundraisers. In particular, the Communications Coordinator will help deliver fundraising campaigns to grow our donor base across Major Givers, Trusts and Foundations and Gift in Will donors.

About You

• You are purpose driven and committed to the mission and values of the RCH Foundation
• You have a degree in communications, journalism, marketing or similar, and a minimum two years’ experience in a hands-on practical communications role, ideally with knowledge and experience of event management
• You are highly proficient in writing for different purposes, including but not limited to annual reports, fundraising campaigns, web articles and speaking notes, and have exceptional proof reading and editing skills
• You have demonstrable ability to display initiative
• You have experience working with complex stakeholders to deliver on shared objectives, ideally with experience interviewing leaders and simplifying complex subject matter
• Ideally, you have experience using Office 365, WordPress, Campaign Monitor and social media scheduling tools.
• Preferably, you have experience in a fundraising or other not-for-profit organisation
• You are confident in your work, but know when and how to consult others to keep work moving, to achieve the best results and to avoid risk
• You have a commitment to personal development

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrable expertise in developing outstanding written communications for a range of platforms and audiences, including fundraising campaigns, annual reports, web content, e-Newsletters, media releases and promotional content (please attach two to three examples to your application)
• Excellent project management skills, with experience managing publications and/or campaign communications from inception to completion, and the ability to manage multiple issues and projects simultaneously
• A track record of bringing creativity and innovation to storytelling to achieve reach and engagement KPIs
• Experience maintaining positive working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience developing innovative approaches to problem solving.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a highly supportive team which consistently rates its culture as one of the best things about working at the RCH Foundation
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real impact in the community
• A truly flexible hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
  • Salary packaging (up to $15,900)
  • Leave loading
  • Three bonus days of leave between Christmas and New Year for the office close-down period
  • Two additional days of leave per year to support staff wellbeing and mental health
  • Two additional days of personal leave per year

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you!

• Download the position description.
• Include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
• Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this role on the Bamboo online portal, via the 'Apply now' link.

Please email any enquiries to Maddie Robinson, Manager, Communications, at [email protected] uusing the subject line: Communications Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Join us and be a part of something meaningful. Together, we can make a difference!

The RCH Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability.