Make a meaningful difference with us: We're looking for someone who wants to be part of something bigger, leading communications and marketing for a brand supporting thousands of Australians to help them live life in all its fullness.
As the Corporate Communications and Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies to effectively promote and support UnitingCare in their vision to be Australia's most trusted health and community service provider.
The Communications and Marketing team are a valuable business partner, providing?strategic marketing and communications advice?across the corporate portfolio to ensure employee engagement, strategic alignment and enhanced brand reputation.
This is a full time, permanent role, where flexible working is encouraged. Your part in our UnitingCare team: Lead a team of three experienced professionals who manage Corporate Communications, Publications, and Events & Marketing. Coordinate a community of practice with Communications and Marketing Managers across UnitingCare's family of brands, including BlueCare, Lifeline, The Wesley Hospital, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, Australian Regional and Remote Community Services. Creating compelling content for various communications channels, including newsletters, website, social media platforms and marketing materials.? Lead development and delivery of CEO Communications including monthly newsletters, speeches, and presentations. Increase?trust in UnitingCare through issues and crisis management, stakeholder engagement and relationships, and UnitingCare Queensland brand management. Develop and implement portfolio or project communication plans for UnitingCare corporate functions including Office of the CEO, Digital and Technology, People and Culture, Governance. Manage the delivery of media training and preparation of key spokespeople. Coordinate marketing requests and provide advice where related to corporate brand and/or publications. Support the delivery of corporate publications, including the Annual Report. Support delivery of the corporate events calendar,?including?our annual employee recognition event. What makes a difference for us? Tertiary qualifications in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or an equivalent relevant discipline. A leader who is passionate about fostering a team of experienced professionals, providing mentorship, direction and advice. Extensive experience leading multiple programs of work in a complex environment. Experience in providing communications advice, counsel and support to senior stakeholders to develop communications strategies and messages. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement integrated marketing communication plans that align with business objectives and drive results. Strong research, writing and editing ability for communications across all platforms and channels. What makes a difference for you? The opportunity to be part of the largest Queensland employer, outside of Government, who has been leading by example as a proud not-for-profit, for more than 100 years. Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference. Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance. Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits. A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, a wellbeing program and employee assistance program.
Diversity & Inclusion Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We provide equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.?We encourage applications from those from any background, and will endeavour to accommodate accessibility needs at interview. UnitingCare as part of our commitment to reconciliation and building long term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position. You can learn more about UnitingCare's Reconciliation Action Plan here.