Join Our Team as a Manager, Communications! Are you an experienced Communications professional, who is passionate about making a difference in children's health? We are now recruiting for a full-time, fixed-term (12-13 month contract) Manager, Communications to lead on delivery of communications and marketing strategies and plans, high quality communications to the public, the Melbourne Children's campus community and the RCH Foundation's community of donors, fundraisers and supporters, enhancing fundraising strategies and outcomes.
Who we are Founded in 1989, the Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Royal Children's Hospital, one of the world's leading children's hospitals. The RCH Foundation has the vital role of raising and distributing donated funds to the hospital, enabling the very best patient and family care and support, and saving and improving the lives of our sickest children. While a legally separate organisation, the RCH Foundation works closely with the RCH in achieving its vision.
The Role The role of the Manager, Communications is to deliver best practice communications and marketing strategies that lead to greater community support. The Manager, Communications will oversee the day-to-day management of the Communications Team. The position is responsible for implementation of communications strategies and ensuring that deadlines for activities are met, including the management of all communications tools and channels of the RCH Foundation, and the implementation of strategies for the digital environment.
Central to this role is understanding and enhancing the important key relationships of the RCH Foundation. This includes working closely with key stakeholders, such as the hospital and the Good Friday Appeal.
About You You are purpose driven and committed to the mission and values of the RCH Foundation.You have a minimum of three years' experience in communications/marketing management role, including experience in developing and executing communications campaigns, ideally in a similar not for profit or philanthropic organisation.You are proficient in stakeholder management, including positive internal and external relationships.You have excellent verbal and written communication, including writing for a range of mediums and high-level presentation skills.You have a thorough understanding of, and interest in, social media and the online space.Your approach to opportunities and solving potential problems is innovative and creative.You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and ideally have experience using Office 365, WordPress, Campaign Monitor and social media scheduling tools.Ideally, you have knowledge and experience of event management, including experience delivering events, both in person and online.You will preferably have tertiary qualifications in communications/marketing.You have a collaborative mindset with a track record of building effective relationships across departments, combined with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.You are confident in your work, but know when and how to consult others to keep work moving, to achieve the best results and to avoid risk.You have a commitment to personal development.Key Selection Criteria Demonstrated experience leading and managing a small team.Demonstrable experience in developing and executing communications/marketing campaigns and fundraising initiatives, from inception to completion of a project.Demonstrable experience maintaining positive working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.Demonstrated experience in managing media campaigns.Proven writing skills for a range of mediums, including speech writing, internal communications and storytelling and marketing. (Please attach examples to your application).Demonstrable ability to display initiative, manage priorities, manage multiple issues and projects simultaneously, take responsibility for projects and show a proactive attitude.Why Join Us? Be part of a highly supportive team which consistently rates its culture as one of the best things about working at the RCH Foundation.Opportunities for professional growth and development.The chance to make a real impact in the community.A truly flexible hybrid working model.Competitive salary and benefits package, including:Salary packaging (up to $15,900).Leave loading.Three bonus days of leave between Christmas and New Year for the office close-down period.Two additional days of leave per year to support staff wellbeing and mental health.Two additional days of personal leave per year.How to Apply If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you!
Download the position description.Include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this role on our Bamboo online portal, via the 'Apply For This Job' link.Please email any enquiries to Madeline Robinson, Manager, Communications, at ****** using the subject line: Manager, Communications.
Application Deadline: 11pm on Sunday 15 December 2024.
Join us and be a part of something meaningful. Together, we can make a difference!
The RCH Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability.
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