Communications Coordinator
Job No:
N49716
Location:
North Ryde, Sydney
- North Ryde base location with free on site parking
- Varied role with lots of growth opportunity
- Work life balance, salary packaging and a monthly rostered day off!
The Company
At New Horizons you can discover your potential and make a difference. Through honest advice, collaboration and choice we help people to improve their wellbeing and reach their goals.
We've been at the forefront of innovation since we established the world’s first social enterprise in the mid '60s. Today we're a team of more than 900 people working together to enhance wellbeing. We’re not for profit and always strive to do the right thing.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a competent communicator with knowledge across a broad range of channels to support the development and execution of both internal and external communication strategies.
An autonomous role with opportunity to grow, you will be a strategic thinker and skilled copywriter, with experience of implementing clear, concise communications for a wide range of audiences and channels. You manage your own projects, and support the Communications Manager. Building relationships you will collaborate with all areas of the business to ensure brand awareness and engagement.
This is a full-time permanent opportunity operating between the hours of 8am - 5pm (one hour lunch) Monday to Friday.
Based in North Ryde, you will be art of a Marketing Communications team that provide vital support to the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Build awareness of and advocacy for the New Horizons brand internally and externally through PR, media, and other communications
- Drive engagement across a broad range of audiences by developing inspiring, motivational marketing communications
- Reach new audiences and position New Horizons as ‘the wellbeing experts’
- Contribute to the development of brand assets and collateral
- Ensure all organisational communications are on-brand, reinforce our values, points of differentiation and align with our strategic priorities
- Identify, evaluate and report any risks or challenges that may impact the business
- Identify areas of opportunity or improvement
- Contribute to and support marketing initiatives
- Actively support other areas of the business and their initiatives.
Skills and Experience:
- 2+ years in a marketing, communications, PR/media relations or similar role
- Bachelor or post-graduate in relevant disciplines
- Proven experience of contributing to communication strategies and understanding of the suitability of various channels to different audiences
- Track record of developing/supporting marketing plans
- Experience in developing and implementing Social Media Plans
- Computer literate in Microsoft packages
- Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of publishing and collaboration tools (WordPress, Sharepoint etc desirable)
- Familiarity with desktop publishing and design software highly desirable.
- Valid NSW Drivers licence and own transport
Rewards and Recognition:
As a New Horizons team member you will have access to:
- Salary packaging of up to $15900+ in tax free pay per FBT year
- Professional development opportunities
- Workplace mentoring and wellbeing at work programs
- A supportive corporate culture and working environment
- Leave loading and superannuation
- Parental leave
- Access to flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program providing professional support services
- Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service
Click here to read more about how working at New Horizons supports you to discover your potential.
To Apply:
If you are interested in the position please complete the online application below.
Your application must include a cover letter and any certified transcript that identifies how your skill, ability and experience meets key responsibilities of the attached position description.
Applications close 5pm, Saturday 29 April 2017. Candidate applications will be reviewed through out the application process, and this advert may close prior to closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Please apply ASAP to ensure your application is considered.
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