Public Relations & Corporate Affairs (Marketing & Communications)Full timeWe have an exciting new opportunity for a Communications & PR Specialist to join our team! This is a permanent full-time role, working from our South Yarra five days onsite.Connect, Learn & Grow with AspireAt Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional childcare services throughout Melbourne and its surroundings. Established in Victoria in 2017, we currently have 27 operational services and have a pipeline of a further 30 centres to be rolled out over the next few years.Why Aspire?Access to an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7Access up to a 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees at any Aspire Early Education CentrePaid birthday leaveOpportunities for professional development and networkingSupportive culture and management teamAttractive pay and benefitsGrowing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progressionAbout youTo be successful in this role, you will have:Bachelor's degree in communications, PR or a related field.3-5 years of experience in communications or public relations.Exceptional writing, editing, presentation and communication skills, but also analytical and creative in thinking.Superior copy development and grammar skills.Experience in media relations and managing communications for multiple stakeholders.Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.A self-motivated, and detail-oriented individual with a strong focus on driving tangible outcomes and results.The OpportunityWe're seeking a Communications Specialist to manage internal and external communications, ensuring Aspire's messaging is clear, consistent, and engaging. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee parent communications, create compelling content for external audiences, and handle PR and media relations. If you're passionate about effective communication and want to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead Public Relations planDraft and distribute press releases, newsletters, and internal and external announcements.Manage family communications to ensure clarity and consistency across all information on enrolment, events, updates, and policies.Collaborate with Head of Marketing to develop crisis communication plans and handle sensitive communications with professionalism.Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure external content aligns with brand strategy and broader marketing goals.Develop recruitment communications in collaboration with People and Talent team.Collaborate with senior management team on speech writing and requests for comment.Build and maintain relationships with media outlets to increase positive coverage of the organisation.Identify PR agencies for potential onboarding.Manage any external PR vendors and relevant programs.Monitor media, competitor activity and market trends.Use PR reporting metrics for impact and exposure.At Aspire Early Education, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities.Aspire Early Education has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.
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