About Us

Youth Focus is a for-purpose organisation that creates brighter futures for young people in Western Australia by offering a range of no-cost mental health services. Established in 1994, Youth Focus delivers innovative and accessible mental health services and programs across Western Australia to help at-risk young people aged 12 to 25.

Youth Focus is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all. We strongly encourage all people, irrespective of ethnicity, diverse abilities, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply to be a part of our team.

• Part-time position (0.80FTE)
• 3 year fixed-term contract
• Burswood Office location

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop and implement an internal communications strategy to increase staff engagement, encourage information sharing across the organisation and utilise a range of platforms and mediums to distribute communications in a timely and effective manner
• Develop, lead, and manage all internal communications and activities, ensuring messages are consistent, engaging, and effective
• Oversee and maintain the organisational intranet site and internal unit pages, ensuring content is appropriate and relevant to promote internal news sharing, communication, and inclusivity
• Plan, source, write and edit content for all internal communications mediums, including the intranet, CEO and Executive updates, staff e-newsletters and all team meetings
• Build and foster relationships across all areas of the organisation to understand requirements and challenges and ensure employees are engaged and informed
• Draft messaging and speech notes for CEO and Executive presentations for internal staff meetings, forums, and events

About You

To be considered for this position, applicants will have:

• A degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in previous internal communication roles
• Demonstrative experience in developing and delivering internal communications strategies and messages in various formats
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise workflow, and manage multiple projects and tasks effectively
• High level of computing and design skills, including knowledge of SharePoint applications, intranet platforms, Microsoft Office suite of programs and database applications
• To successfully become part of our team, it is just as important to align with our values as it is to meet our selection criteria. Our values are part of who we are and are demonstrated in the way we work every day

What we offer

• An opportunity to be part of a person-centred, flexible, family friendly organisation
• An inclusive and welcoming environment for all
• Competitive salary offerings with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Access to professional development opportunities
• Additional annual leave and other leave entitlements, including COVID leave
• Generous paid parental and partner leave
• Free parking on-site

Please note:

• Appointment to the role is subject to the successful candidate providing a satisfactory National Police Check
• Shortlisting will commence immediately, and the role may close earlier than the date mentioned above if we find a suitable candidate
• Due to the high volume of applications received for our advertised positions, only those applicants who are short-listed will be contacted. To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering Youth Focus as a potential employer
• For further information or a confidential discussion about the position please contact Human Resources on (08) 6266 4333