Part-Time Communications Officer: Diocese Storytelling & Media

Anglican Diocesan Services (ADS); Canberra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Anglican Diocesan Services is seeking a Communications Officer to join our team in Canberra on a part-time basis. The role focuses on media relations, public affairs, and content development to tell the Diocese's story across print and digital channels.

Working closely with the Bishop, Primate, and communications team, you will research, write, edit news stories, and support public communications that reflect Anglican values. Flexible hours available.

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, communications, media relations, or public affairs.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage media enquiries, interviews, media releases, and stakeholder relationships.
• Research, write, and edit news stories, feature articles, and content for print and digital platforms.
• Produce content for diocesan publications, including The Anglican News.
• Support speeches, statements, events, and public communications for the Bishop and Primate.
• Identify and promote stories that reflect the Diocese's mission and community impact.
• Assist with media monitoring, issues management, and crisis communications.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and editorial integrity.

Skills

Journalism

Communications

Media relations

Public affairs

Education

Degree in Journalism, Communications

Job description

Anglican Diocesan Services is seeking a Communications Officer to join our team in Canberra on a part-time basis. The role focuses on media relations, public affairs, and content development to tell the Diocese's story across print and digital channels.

Working closely with the Bishop, Primate, and communications team, you will research, write, edit news stories, and support public communications that reflect Anglican values. Flexible hours available.