The Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) is the NSW peak body representing non-government agencies delivering services to vulnerable children and young people and their families. We work with our members, partners, government and non-government agencies and other peak bodies to bring about positive systemic reform that will deliver better outcomes to the lives of children and young people, including those living in out-of-home care.

A core component of our work is delivering high-quality learning and development to the human services sector through the Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT).

We're seeking a Media and Communications Lead who will be responsible for managing media engagement, developing PR and advocacy campaigns and implementing communications and engagement initiatives across the organisation, as a key team member in a small, dynamic not-for-profit peak organisation.

This role would suit someone with media and advocacy experience, and a passion for working in the non-government sector.

Selection Criteria: Qualifications, skills and/or experience

Essential:

• Qualifications or experience in a relevant discipline.
• Exceptional relationship management and communication skills, including with local and national media and media units from membership organisations.
• Commitment to social justice in the area of child welfare.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative material for use in website, intranet, social media and other digital applications to maximise community and staff engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage corporate communications and related strategic and operational activities in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated ability in event planning and management.
• High-level technology skills and knowledge including website development and maintenance using WordPress.
• Highly developed oral & written communication skills.
• Desirable:
• Graphic design skills using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or other.

Conditions

Terms and conditions of employment at ACWA/CCWT are per the minimum terms and conditions in the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 (SCHCADS).

• Location: Sydney

Based in ACWA office, 110 Sussex Street, Sydney

Opportunity for some flexibility in work arrangements by negotiation.

This position may require some travel to other NSW and ACT locations.

• Hours:

Full or Part time position (up to .8)

Flexible hours of work (as agreed with supervisor)

• Salary range: negotiable depending on experience; Range $95 - $110k up (FTE), with NFP benefits and salary packaging available, superannuation

Applicants must address the selection criteria in their application and include contact details of two (2) referees. (We will not contact referees without applicant’s permission).

The full position description can be viewed here: https://acwa.asn.au/positions-vacant/

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Sharon Broady, Executive Officer, via email to [email protected]

This position will close on 18 March and interviews will be held on 20 March

We may interview suitable individuals prior to the closing date of this campaign and this campaign may also be extended at any time.