Do you want to work with a leading purpose driven, community-based organisation?

SSI’s vision is to achieve a society that values the diversity of its people and actively provides support to ensure meaningful social and economic participation and to assist individuals and families to reach their potential.

About the Team

Our Advocacy, Research and Communication Function is a high impact and high-profile function within SSI and is currently seeking to appoint an Internal Communications Coordinator.

This role is critical and will assist in the development and implementation of the internal communications strategy that will address communications across multiple stakeholders (internal and members) to ensure that stakeholders are aware and actively engaged.

About You

On a day-to-day basis, you will manage all internal communication programs including the development and implementation of communication and change strategies including, but not limited to, intranet content, newsletters, briefing materials, FAQs, internal forums and townhalls, special events including staff roadshows and staff engagement surveys, and member-specific communication

We are looking for someone with relevant demonstrated experience in developing strong relationships with stakeholders. You will have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and will thrive in a fast – paced complex environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and highly – regarded team with significant opportunity to be a key contributor

Essential Criteria

• Relevant Tertiary degree qualifications in Communications, Public Relations or Marketing
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills across different channels.
• Experience in the delivery and evaluation of internal campaigns.
• Ability to interpret complex situations that may impact the organisations reputation.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects with limited supervision.
• Ability to be self-motivated, responsive and flexible in an environment with time pressures and multiple priorities.
• Strong knowledge of best-practice and innovative communications trends, tactics and tools.

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach how everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society, we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office, including 9-day fortnight;
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

At SSI we have a zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, contractors and volunteers. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. SSI expects all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so. This is also a pre-condition to ongoing employment.

Applications close Sunday 13 March 2022

Should you require further information about the role please contact talent@ssi.org.au

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in; providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks.

Should you require adjustments please email us at talent@ssi.org.au or call Dolly Miranda on 0401 750 004.

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