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Communications Assistant

Victorian Student Representative Council

If you get excited about social media, know the pen is mightier than the sword and want to combine these two to empower students, then we invite you to apply for this exciting role!

  • 3-4 days per week (22.8 – 30.4), fixed term contract until 30 June 2020, with the potential to be extended subject to funding
  • North Melbourne office
  • $58,825.00 p.a. pro-rata, classified under the SCHADS Award at Employment Level 3.1 (YACVic pays above award rates, with generous T&C.)

About the Victorian Student Representative Council:

The Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) is the peak body representing school-aged students in Victoria. VicSRC’s vision is student-focussed education system that enhances young people’s capacity to change the world. The organisation exists to empower all student voices to be valued in every aspect of education. VicSRC is auspiced by the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic). VicSRC core funding comes from the Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET).

About the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic):

YACVic is the peak body and leading policy advocate on young people’s issues in Victoria. YACVic’s vision is that young Victorians have their rights upheld and are valued as active participants in their communities. YACVic is an independent, not-for-profit, member-driven organisation that represents young people (aged 12-25 years) and the sector that works with them.

About the role:

The VicSRC is seeking a creative, collaborative, exceptionally organised and content-savvy person to provide support for our small but dynamic communications team.

This role requires a person with energy, passion and a good sense of humour. Young people are encouraged to apply.

You will have:

  • Creative flair for wordsmithing in under 280 characters, and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Excellent time management skills and an eye for detail, including sharp editing skills
  • Experience working with young people in a collaborative environment
  • A “can do” attitude!

You will enjoy:

  • a flexible, disability friendly, family-friendly, fun work culture
  • a high degree of autonomy and collegial support
  • a brand new, North Melbourne office

YACVic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People with disabilities, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position.

Employment conditions:

YACVic promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people, including those with a disability, those who are Aboriginal or those from refugee or migrant backgrounds. We take child protection very seriously. All employees are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards, including rigorous background, identity and reference checks. The successful applicant will require a current Working with Children Check and Police Check (costs reimbursed) and must agree to adhere to our child safe policy and code of conduct.

A position description is attached.

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