Senior Media and Communications Advisor

Benetas; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging up to $18,550 per ann

Career progression and internal growth

Recognition programs

Descripción de la vacante

Benetas seeks a Senior Media and Communications Advisor to shape how we tell our story to media, employees and the communities we serve. This permanent role in Hawthorn East offers flexible, hybrid work.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, you will implement the organisation’s 12-month corporate communications strategy and lead executive profiling for Best Life 2030. You’ll craft internal and external plans, manage media opportunities and ensure clear, engaging writing for diverse

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, public relations or related field
• At least five years’ experience in communications or media relations
• Proven record of generating media coverage and responding to media enquiries
• Experience developing organisation-wide communication strategies to engage internal and external audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, executive communication experience, and ability to manage tight deadlines and complex ideas

Responsabilidades

• Devising and implementing internal and external communication plans which support business and divisional objectives
• Managing proactive and reactive media opportunities and providing issues management support
• Leading executive profiling and corporate credentialling (including the Benetas Year in Review)
• Managing the narrative for our company strategy, Best Life 2030, with updates to stakeholders
• Using editorial, PR, media communications and internal channels to enhance reputation and growth

Conocimientos

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Writing and editing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in communications/public relations or related field

Descripción del empleo

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

Our Team

Our Support Office team works in a friendly and dynamic environment. We proudly deliver services across finance, IT, quality and risk, marketing and customer experience, and people culture and diversity. From collaborating with approachable Leaders to guiding clients through aged care transitions, our team members are crucial in helping our customer-facing teams deliver on our commitment to high-quality care. There’s plenty of opportunities for growth and impact. Our Support Office team are inspired to take on new ideas and ways of working, while adapting to challenges through innovative problem-solving. Be uplifted by genuine connections and feel recognised for your contributions.

The Role

As our Senior Media and Communications Advisor, you’ll shape how we tell our story to stakeholders including the media, the aged care sector, our employees and the communities we serve.

This is a permanent role based in our Support Office in Hawthorn East, offering flexible and hybrid work arrangements.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role implements the organisation’s 12-month corporate communications strategy

Key responsibilities:

• Devising and implementing internal and external communication plans which support business and divisional objectives


• Managing proactive and reactive media opportunities and providing issues management support to position Benetas as a leading voice in aged care reform


• Leading executive profiling and corporate credentialling (including the Benetas Year in Review (annual report))


• Managing the overarching narrative for our company strategy, Best Life 2030, regularly communicating progress to internal and external audiences, in partnership with the Communications Manager and Communications Advisor


• Using editorial, PR, media corporate communications and internal channels to enhance reputation with internal and external stakeholders and support Benetas’ growth.

About you

You’ll bring:

• A tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field


• At least five years’ experience working for organisations in a communications or media relations role


• A proven record of generating media coverage and responding to media enquiries


• Experience developing and delivering organisation-wide communication strategies to engage internal and external audiences


• Strong stakeholder engagement skills supported by a strategic mindset, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines


• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to make complex ideas clear for diverse audiences

All persons at Benetas will need to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to be eligible for employment or engagement. You can find out more information here.

Why Benetas?

• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay


• Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program


• Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

Interested in developing a career with Benetas,

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes.

We are not currently accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.