Communications Officer
- Values-based organisation
- Genuine work-life balance culture
- Dynamic and supportive team
About the role
The Communications Officer will write content for a range of communication channels and social media platforms. This role will also supply content for eLM and Synod-based Operations teams and the Church.
This role will regulate, support campaigns, review social media and maintain social networking sites. The Communication Officer is responsible for monitoring and promptly reporting on any mention of the Church and/or its agencies in external media and social media channels.
The Communications Officer will need to develop good relationships with presbyteries and congregations and maintain current understanding of life within presbyteries and congregations to ensure content is aligned with the mission of the Church.
About you
To secure this role you will have:
- Tertiary qualifications in communications
- Skills and ability with social media platforms
- Demonstrated journalistic skills
- Experience in video production (filming and editing)
Applications close: 5 March 2021
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Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About us
The Uniting Church in Australia is the third largest Christian denomination in Australia. The Synod of Victoria and Tasmania supports over 600 congregations and presbyteries in the region, providing a diverse range of services and functions, including mission services as well as financial, property and business services.
As an employer, UCA values justice, inclusion, compassion, shared leadership, respect, integrity, wise stewardship and innovation. A willingness to work within the ethos of the Uniting Church is essential.
Benefits
- Professional and friendly work environment
- Genuine work-life balance culture
- 0.6 FTE role (22.5 hours per week)
- Holiday loading or additional days off p.a.
- Purchased annual leave
UCA is an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applications from all candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds, First peoples and all others regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, disability and sexual orientation.
UCA is committed to providing a safe environment for all including children. Successful candidates are required to undergo a National Criminal History Check and sign a Keeping Children Safe Code of Conduct. Successful candidates may also require a Working with Children Check.