Communications Adviser – HSU

Unions NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 93,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RDO system

Religious Leave

Study Leave

Reproductive Health and We llbeing/Rel

Birthday Leave

Travel to Work Payments

Salary Packaging arrangements

Staff Training and Development funding

Health and Wellbeing Leave

Job summary

Health Services Union NSW/ACT/QLD is seeking a Communications Adviser to join our Communications team. You’ll inform members about workplace issues and support campaigns with written, visual and multimedia content.

The role involves coordinating content across the HSU website, email, social media and events, and working with external providers as needed. Based in Sydney CBD, it is a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a broad communications role delivering across multiple channels.
• Experience supporting campaigns, projects or organisational initiatives through planning and content development.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications advice to assigned operational divisions and leaders.
• Develop campaign communication plans with messages, audiences and channels.
• Produce written, visual and multimedia content for campaigns, member communications, events.
• Coordinate content across website, email, social media and other channels.
• Coordinate production and distribution of communication materials and briefs.
• Review outcomes using analytics and feedback for improvements.

Skills

Clear communication

Writing & editing

Stakeholder engagement

Campaign support

Planning & organisation

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications/journalism/public relations/marketing/media

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting work that makes a real difference for health, aged care, disability, paramedic and ambulance workers? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at the Health Services Union NSW/ACT/QLD.

The HSU is one of the fastest growing unions, with over 56,000 members across Health, Aged Care, Disabilities, Paramedics and Ambulance services. We use our collective power to build a fair and just society by improving pay, job security and conditions for our members.

With a dynamic and passionate team of 124 employees, HSU staff work across the organisation to support our members and each other in growing and developing the industrial, social and political interests of our members and their communities.

If you would like to use your communications skills to support our members and campaigns, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity at the HSU.

About the opportunity

The HSU is seeking a Communications Adviser to join our Communications team. You'll help keep members informed about workplace issues and the work of the Union and encourage them to get involved in our campaigns.

The work includes member updates, digital content and communications for campaigns and events. This role would suit someone who enjoys writing, has good ideas and works well with others, and who wants to use their skills to support health and care workers.

Contract

This is a full-time permanent role.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Provide communications advice to assigned operational divisions, working with divisional leaders to identify opportunities, risks and effective communication approaches.
• Develop campaign communication plans, including key messages, audiences, channels and content requirements.
• Produce accurate and engaging written, visual and multimedia content for campaigns, member communications, publications, events and organisational activities.
• Coordinate content across the HSU website, email, social media and other channels, including publishing, scheduling and keeping information up to date.
• Coordinate the production and distribution of communication materials, prepare briefs and work with external suppliers or specialist providers as required.
• Review communication and campaign outcomes using analytics and stakeholder feedback and recommend improvements.

Success in this role

You will bring:

• Clear communication and strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to explain complex or sensitive information to different audiences.
• Sound judgement when identifying communication risks and handling sensitive information.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build productive relationships with divisional leaders, colleagues and external providers.
• Strong planning and organisation skills to manage competing briefs, production schedules and deadlines.
• Creative ideas and the ability to produce accessible content that follows established messaging and brand standards.
• Initiative in identifying communication opportunities and practical improvements.
• Flexibility to respond to emerging issues, urgent communication needs and changing priorities.

Skills and experience

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a broad communications role, providing advice and delivering communications across a range of channels and audiences.
• Experience supporting campaigns, projects or organisational initiatives through communication planning, content development and stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, work collaboratively with senior and operational stakeholders, and deliver high quality communications within required timeframes.
• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, media, design or a related discipline.
• Experience in a union, membership-based, advocacy, political, government or not for profit environment.
• Experience developing communications that support organising, industrial, advocacy or membership campaigns.

Location

This position is based at the HSU Head Office in Sydney CBD. The role is predominantly office-based.

Remuneration

$93,028- 117,594 (dependant on relevant skills and experience) + 12% (12.5% for females) Employee Superannuation Contributions.

Employee benefits

• Attractive employment conditions, including access to an RDO system, Religious Leave, Study Leave, Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Leave, Birthday Leave and Travel to Work Payments
• A supportive Health and Wellbeing program
• Access to Staff Training and Development funding
• Generous Salary Packaging arrangements
• The opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation that supports health and care workers across NSW, ACT and QLD