Advocacy Communication Specialist

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Role: Advocacy Communications Specialist Location: Murarrie, QLD (Turrbal and Jugera Country)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full time
Reporting to the Head of Advocacy, you'll be at the heart of Goodstart's mission to drive meaningful change in early childhood education.
Working closely with our Social Policy, People and Communications teams—you'll provide essential support to advance key advocacy initiatives.
Advocacy at Goodstart is about championing the value of early learning, influencing policy, and ensuring every child has access to quality care and education. In this role, you'll coordinate engagement with our centres and external partners, manage schedules, assist in crafting compelling internal and external communications and campaigns, and maintain critical databases. Your efforts will support impactful campaigns that amplify our voice in the sector and strengthen our position as a leading advocate for children and families.
If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Your Impact: As Advocacy Communications Specialist, you'll drive collaboration across teams and continuously improve processes to enhance stakeholder service. You'll manage advocacy resources, coordinate media and politician visits, and create impactful materials, including those for the CEO.
Supporting strategic initiatives, you'll assist with budget management, travel coordination, and stakeholder engagement plans. Your role includes organizing centre visits, managing supplier relationships, and delivering advocacy campaigns and events, all while ensuring alignment with Goodstart's brand.
Through strong partnerships and effective communication, you'll help advance key advocacy initiatives, making a real difference in early childhood education.
Benefits: Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be doneNot-For-Profit Salary Packaging benefitsAccess to discounted childcare (up to 15%)Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPAExclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more.Free annual flu shot (optional)Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work-life balanceFirst Nations Support and Cultural LeaveWork for a company that aspires to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomesSignificant investment in your growth and developmentYou'll bring to the table: More than 2 years' previous experience within a communications or campaign team and/or an early learning environmentStrong organisational and administration skillsExcellent people and relationship-building skillsGood communication skills (written and verbal) and a proven ability to turn complex topics into simple copyAbility to work as part of a team whilst demonstrating autonomy and responsibility for specific tasksSome domestic travel will be required as part of the roleQLD Working with Children ClearanceHow to apply: Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions. Supporting our people and protecting our children: We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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