Staff Writer

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is seeking a Staff Writer for the Communications Office. The role involves crafting high‑quality stories across Melbourne Catholic’s channels, interviewing communities and producing content for web, newsletters and campaigns.

Flexible working arrangements require in‑office presence three days per week. Reporting to the Communications Manager and collaborating with the Senior Content Producer, you’ll identify stories, conduct interviews and develop strategies

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in journalism, communications or content creation.
• Experience producing content across digital and social media channels.
• Excellent writing, editing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, write and edit engaging stories, news articles, features and profiles.
• Develop content for digital, print and social media platforms.
• Generate and pitch story ideas that bring the Gospel to life through contemporary storytelling.
• Support communications campaigns and key organisational initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and gather content opportunities.
• Monitor audience engagement, content trends and analytics to inform future content.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Storytelling

Research

Interviews

Time management

Content creation

Digital & social media

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications/PR/Marketing/Arts

Tools

Craft CMS

Mailchimp

Job description

Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne – Melbourne VIC

Communications Office | Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne

Full-Time | Flexible Working Arrangements (minimum 3 days per week in office)

Help tell stories that matter

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is seeking a talented and mission-driven Staff Writer to join our Communications Office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced writer, journalist or content creator who is passionate about storytelling and wants to make a meaningful contribution through their work. You'll be responsible for creating engaging content that shares the Good News of Jesus Christ, highlights the richness of the Catholic faith, and showcases the people, ministries and communities that form the life of the Church in Melbourne.

If you thrive on uncovering compelling stories, enjoy writing across multiple platforms, and are looking for purpose in your work, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is the largest Archdiocese in Australia, serving approximately 1.1 million Catholics across a diverse and vibrant community. Guided by the Archbishop's priorities, we are committed to evangelisation, service and outreach, supporting parishes, schools, ministries and agencies in their mission to serve others and share the Gospel.

About the Role

Reporting to the Communications Manager and working closely with the Senior Content Producer, you will create high-quality written content for a range of audiences and channels, including:

• The Melbourne Catholic website
• Weekly e-newsletters
• Archdiocesan campaigns and special projects

You will identify and develop story opportunities, conduct interviews and research, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and contribute to content strategies that grow engagement and support the mission of the Archdiocese.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, write and edit engaging stories, news articles, features and profiles.
• Develop content for digital, print and social media platforms.
• Generate and pitch story ideas that bring the Gospel to life through contemporary storytelling.
• Support communications campaigns and key organisational initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to identify and gather content opportunities.
• Monitor audience engagement, content trends and analytics to inform future content.
• Manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 3-5 years' experience in journalism, communications, content creation or a related writing role.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills.
• Experience producing content across digital and social media channels.
• Strong research and interviewing capabilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Arts or a related discipline.
• Experience with content management systems and email marketing platforms (e.g. Craft CMS, Mailchimp) will be highly regarded.

What Makes You Stand Out

You are:

• A curious and creative storyteller.
• Passionate about finding stories that inspire and engage audiences.
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
• Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working to deadlines.
• Committed to producing accurate, high-quality work with strong attention to detail.

An understanding of and affinity with the mission, values and teachings of the Catholic Church is essential. Experience writing for Catholic, Christian or faith-based publications will be highly regarded.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne is committed to the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and vulnerable people.

The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain a current:

• Working with Children Check
• National Police Check

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to use your professional skills in a role that has purpose and impact. You'll be part of a committed and supportive team, helping share stories of faith, hope and service across one of Australia's largest and most diverse Catholic communities.