BPA Children's Services (BPA) is a not-for-profit organisation that manages Kindergartens and Child Care centers in the Western suburbs of Melbourne.
We are one of the largest providers of Early Childhood education and care services in Victoria, delivering quality programs that meet the needs of each child and the wider community.
We are a committed team who embed equity, access, cultural relevance and safety within our programs because every child deserves to be set up for success in life.
Your New Job BPA is searching for an experienced Communications and Marketing Manager, who is committed to utilizing their experience ideally in or with the early childhood sector, their high quality skills, knowledge and experience to support our organisation.
As the Communications and Marketing Manager, you will work collaboratively with the Executive Leadership team to oversee the implementation of a range of strategic and operational communications and marketing initiatives.
This role will focus on providing strategic and operational leadership and direction on the organisational communications and marketing responsibilities, goals and initiatives.
Joining the team, you will support the ongoing innovative and responsive best practice principles and industry standards.
Our Purpose: To support every child to flourish in safe, accessible, equitable and culturally responsive early childhood education.
Our BPA Values: Inclusiveness: We believe that all children, regardless of ability, religion, culture or race, should be able to access a high-quality early childhood education.Quality: We strive to provide high quality early childhood education across all of our services.Leadership: We aim to build a team of strong leaders to guide and support our educators.Integrity: We aim for best practice, through authentic, respectful and honest interactions with children, families and educators.Collaboration: We value all the partners that we engage with – families, government bodies, early childhood professionals, and we work with them to provide the best outcomes for children.On a day-to-day basis you will: Provide strategic and operational leadership in the provision of quality and compliant communications and marketing services and provisions.Lead the implementation of the communications and marketing strategic and operational goals and initiatives.Work with a multi-disciplinary team of leaders and staff members, internal and external stakeholders to strengthen communications and marketing channels and information flow across the organisation.Lead and oversee communications and marketing data and analytics and provide periodic reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and BPA Board as required.Contribute and collaborate to organisational reporting data and develop reports providing analysis, insights and trends to identify new opportunities or strategies to engage target audiences and maintain a competitive edge.Provide high level advice, guidance and best practice information to the Executive Leadership Team, Early Years Team and service Leaders/Supervisors to build high performing and engaging communications and marketing campaigns.Plan, direct and continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of communications and marketing.To succeed, you will be committed to quality and have: Previous experience in a senior Communications or Marketing or equivalent role.Sound knowledge and experience across the full spectrum of Communications and Marketing strategy and operations.Ideally, some experience in or with the early childhood education and care sector.Media and reputation management experience.Proven experience in public relations, implementing successful communications and marketing campaigns.Proven experience with brand enhancement and public presence.Demonstrated experience with website management, content creation and design.Experience in the application of relevant legislation and compliance requirements for digital media, social media and journalism.Excellent attention to detail, written, verbal and communication skills.Well-developed strategic and operational project management skills and experience in implementing new initiatives.Ability to think outside of the box.Solution-focused and able to exercise initiative to troubleshoot issues.Highly developed communication, influence and stakeholder engagement skills.High level of professionalism and confidentiality.Strong alignment with the values of BPA Children's Services.The successful candidate will ideally have: Postgraduate Degree in Communications or Marketing, Business Management or equivalent or extensive demonstrated experience.An inclusive and supportive professional approach.The ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.A solid understanding of policies, procedures and regulations.A desire to continually learn and add value to our team.The right to work in Australia.Valid Criminal Records Check.Valid Working with Children Check.Valid Driver's Licence to drive in Australia.What is in it for you? Excellent salary base.Opportunity to work with a fantastic and progressive organisation and to up-skill.Ample opportunities for personal growth and career development.Application Process To submit your application, please click on the "Apply" button and forward a copy of your current resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 5 November 2024 @ 11:59pm Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and the closing date is also subject to change without notice.
BPA values and respects diversity and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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