Communications Officer

Dixon Appointments; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Salary packaging benefits

Not-for-profit sector experience

Job summary

Dixon Appointments is seeking a communications professional to support the organisation's digital communications, content development, and stakeholder engagement activities for an Australia-based not-for-profit. This hybrid role in Inner Melbourne offers variety, autonomy, and opportunities to manage content across channels, maintain the CMS, run email campaigns, and apply analytics to measure impact.

You will collaborate with a small team, bring initiative, and help shape branding and messaging

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in communications, digital or marketing communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Website CMS experience.
• Exposure to Google Analytics and digital reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach across multiple projects.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish engaging content across digital channels.
• Manage website content and updates through a CMS.
• Support social media planning and content creation.
• Assist with email marketing and digital campaigns.
• Monitor website and campaign performance using analytics tools.
• Develop communication materials including articles, newsletters, and promotional content.
• Ensure branding and messaging remain consistent across communications.
• Support broader organisational projects and stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

Website CMS

Google Analytics

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Job description

Inner Melbourne | Hybrid Working | $75 - 80,000 + Super + Salary Packaging | Permanent Full-Time

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established not-for-profit organisation with a strong community focus and a reputation for delivering meaningful programs and services that have a positive impact across Australia.

With a small, close-knit team, culture fit is just as important as technical capability. They are seeking someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes initiative, and is happy to contribute wherever needed. This is an organisation where your work will be visible, valued, and genuinely make a difference.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the organisation's digital communications, content development, and stakeholder engagement activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications professional looking to build on their existing experience within a supportive environment that offers variety, autonomy, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and publish engaging content across digital channels
• Manage website content and updates through a CMS
• Support social media planning and content creation
• Assist with email marketing and digital campaigns
• Monitor website and campaign performance using analytics tools
• Develop communication materials including articles, newsletters, and promotional content
• Ensure branding and messaging remain consistent across communications
• Support broader organisational projects and stakeholder engagement initiatives

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Minimum 3 year's of experience in communications, digital communications, marketing communications, or a similar role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite
• Website CMS experience
• Exposure to Google Analytics and digital reporting
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to work across a variety of projects
• The ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Why Apply?

• Work for a purpose-driven not-for-profit organisation
• Join a supportive and collaborative team
• Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility
• Monday and Thursday office collaboration days
• Salary packaging benefits available
• Broad role offering exposure across communications, digital, and stakeholder engagement
• Genuine opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your communications career while contributing to an organisation that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Dixon Appointments values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and barrier-free recruitment experience. Please indicate your preferred method of communication in your application, and please let us know if you require any adjustments when dealing with us.