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Communications Coordinator - Internal

YMCA Victoria

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 8,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.

About the Centre

​This role is part of the Marketing, Communications and Sales team, which is based at Box Hill and IKON Park. Our offices remain closed due to COVID, and a project team is working on what the return to our offices will look like. It's an exciting time to join the Y as we reimagine how our office spaces can be used, and how we can maintain some of the benefits staff have enjoyed about working from home.

Key Elements of the Role

The Y is looking for an enthusiastic communicator with a passion for storytelling and content creation, and the ability to tailor messages to key audiences. If you have impeccable grammar and punctuation, enjoy a cheesy pun, and thrive on wordsmithing complex information into something easy to understand – this is the job for you.

We're looking for a creative, organised, keen learner who can work on numerous projects at a time and never miss a deadline.

Bonus points if you are a media junky who knows what is newsworthy at any given time – both in traditional and modern media.

  • Develop, support and drive internal communications for the organisation’s various channels
  • Develop and provide communications support for internal campaigns, activities and projects
  • Monitor and support social media content planning and management for YMCA Victoria’s corporate channels
  • Assist with research and writing news stories and publishing them on the relevant online publications (including website articles, annual report content and media releases)
  • Assist with the writing, development and proof-reading of YMCA publications and resources as required under the direction of the Corporate Communications Manager
  • Provide communications support for YMCA events as part of the organisation’s activity calendar
  • Provide media support where required, under the direction and support of the Corporate Communications Manager
  • Be a constant story seeker for the organisation
  • Perform other duties as required.

To apply, please address the selection criteria in your cover letter.

Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrates an understanding of different audiences and how to tailor communication to meet their needs
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the importance and impact of storytelling
  • Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
  • Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

Mandatory Pre-Requisite Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary degree within communications, media or journalism
  • Commitment to working for a community-focused not-for-profit organisation

Other Desired Experience

  • Experience working for a large not-for-profit organisation
  • Please have writing samples available upon request

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

  • A national criminal history check;
  • An international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;
  • Holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws;
  • ACF Safeguarding Children and Young People Certificate (completion online prior to commencement);
  • Two reference checks.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA. 

Full PD can be viewed at our YMCA Careers page: victoria.ymca.org.au/about/careers.html

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