Marketing Communications (Marketing & Communications)
Full time
Fantastic Work Perks + Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Do you love storytelling and sharing uplifting news stories? Are you passionate about creating meaningful connections and celebrating positive outcomes? Join our national, community-focused organisation as a Senior Communications Officer, where you’ll partner with our stakeholders to highlight the incredible impact we’re making for our customers. This is your chance to drive inspiring narratives, build strong partnerships, and play a pivotal role in sharing the good news that sets us apart. If you’re ready to make a difference and share stories that matter, we’d love to hear from you!
Reporting to the Marketing and Brand Manager, the Senior Communications Officer is responsible for the development and promotion of engaging content and communications through internal and external channels, ensuring Maxima is placed as a national thought leader in the industries in which we operate.
Some of the key tasks and responsibilities:
* Provide short-format storytelling for social media and digital platforms and work closely with graphic designers to maintain brand consistency.
* Promote the activities of the organisation through the development of engaging communications distributed through internal and external channels.
* Create and deliver compelling content to drive the Maxima message, including social media content, owned channels and press releases.
* Research and write case studies and stories which profile Maxima’s wide-reaching impact.
* Produce short format video of internal and external stakeholders for social media and internal communications.
* Update and monitor website content, create copy for brochures and flyers.
* Support internal communications including newsletters, updates and scheduled communications to promote an inclusive internal culture.
* Support the Brand and Marketing Manager to implement a corporate communications strategy that aligns with our brand values, across both internal and external communications.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders, marketing, sales, and product teams, to ensure alignment with our overall business objectives.
* Monitor media coverage and assist with public relations activities to drive the Maxima voice in the industries we operate. Create press releases, assist with media events, and respond to media enquiries.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A journalist mindset and a strong focus on storytelling, you will thrive on developing new ideas and making suggestions, whilst being considerate and appreciative of others contributions. You have experience in managing internal production, and producing high quality communications outputs. NFP or industry experience is preferred.
The Senior Communications Officer will also need:
* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field
* 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* An adaptive communication style, able to resonate with varying audiences
* Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders
You will also need:
* Evidence of approved ATAGI COVID Vaccinations, or a valid exemption
* A current National Criminal History Record Check (Police Clearance) or able to apply
* A current Working with Children Check or able to apply
* A current NDIS Worker’s Screening or able to apply
About Maxima
Maxima is a national, profit-for-purpose community-based organisation with vast experience providing employment and disability support services across Australia. We advocate for an inclusive and diverse workforce and support equal employment and learning opportunities for all Australians.
Over its 35-year history, Maxima has grown to support 70 communities across the nation – including Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Apprenticeships and Traineeships, First Nations Employment Services and Specialised Employment Services including DES and NDIS. Our combined offering is one of the most extensive not-for-profit recruitment, training and employment services in Australia, all delivered by our dedicated team of over 400 professionals nationwide.
Maxima is driven by a desire to reframe what’s possible by making a real difference to the lives of those in our local communities.
At Maxima our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our Employee Work Perks + Benefits are designed to enhance the work-life balance and wellbeing of our staff. This reflects our deep belief that investing in our people strengthens our organisation, enabling us to make a greater impact in the communities we serve.
Join a team that invests in you – because your success is our success!
* Salary Sacrifice Packaging: $15,899 salary sacrifice packaging available.
* Flexibility: Enjoy work-life balance with flexible work arrangements & access to work a 9 day fortnight.
* Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day of paid leave on your Birthday – our gift to celebrate you!
* Wellbeing Leave: A paid day off every 3 months (pro-rata) to attend personal events and milestones, promoting work-life balance and overall wellbeing.
* Family Matters: 6 weeks Paid Parental Leave, extended pregnancy & fertility leave provisions, accrual of leave entitlements & continuity of service.
* Public Holiday Substitution: Swap a public holiday every year for another day that holds significance.
* Health + Wellbeing: Access to flu vaccination program, Employee Assistance Program, skin check reimbursement & health & wellness reimbursement towards wellbeing related goods & services.
* Extended Leave Provisions: Purchased leave, First Nations ceremonial & cultural leave, blood donation leave, family & domestic violence leave.
* Career Growth + Recognition: Continuous training and development, awards and recognition.
View our website for more details on what we have to offer and discover your future career and employer!
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to complete our online application form and attach a copy of your resume and cover letter. Please apply by COB Wednesday 20th November 2024.
Maxima believes in the strength of a diverse workforce. We welcome applicants who have a disability, identify as First Nations, are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The life experiences of our employees help us build strong relationships with our customers and enables us to deliver services that benefit all members of our community.
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