Communications Specialist

Uniting Millers Point, New South Wales, Australia

Communications Specialist

We are seeking a passionate and strategic Communications Specialist to join our Social Impact & Advocacy team. This role is central to amplifying Uniting’s expertise, ideas and evidence to influence decision makers and drive systemic change across the sectors we operate in.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and grow Uniting’s thought leadership capability by identifying, packaging and promoting work that demonstrates our impact.
• Develop and deliver communications projects and materials for a range of audiences and channels, including digital platforms, sector events, awards and conferences.
• Lead engagement and communications activities for flagship initiatives such as Uniting’s biannual oration, sector reports and awards.
• Build the capacity of colleagues to communicate their work effectively with external audiences.
• Collaborate with Media, Government Relations, Advocacy, Social Innovation and Research teams to ensure our messages reach the right stakeholders in impactful ways.
• Map and track the sectors and audiences we seek to influence, and report on the reach, impact and outcomes of our communications and thought leadership activities.
• Design and coordinate events (in person and online) to showcase our research, practice and innovations.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable

What We Offer You

How to apply

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you – applications are reviewed upon receipt.

Contact

Fabio Ioviero – email : fioviero@uniting.org

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity : At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.

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