• Impactful role within a feminist, member-based organisation
• Be part of the small and mighty Communications Team, crafting and delivering messages across multiple channels and campaigns, that drive advocacy to prevent and respond to family violence
• Generous salary packaging (total of up to $18,550), as well as above award wages and conditions under the Enterprise Agreement
• Work for an organisation that is committed to access and inclusion and has achieved the Rainbow Tick Accreditation
• Salary: Safe and Equal Level 5.1, $50.3192 per hour
• Office Location: Carlton

About the Organisation

Safe and Equal is the peak body for Victorian organisations that specialise in family and gender-based violence across the continuum, including primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery. Our vision is a world where everyone is safe, respected and thriving, living free from family and gender-based violence.

We apply an intersectional feminist lens in our work to address family and gender-based violence and their intersections with other forms of violence, oppression and disadvantage.

At Safe and Equal, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation. We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to work with us, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour and people from migrant and refuge communities, people of any age or gender, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) people, people with lived experience of family violence, and people with disability. We also consider applicants regardless of contact with the justice system and experiences of criminalisation, consistent with our legal requirement. If you have any support or access considerations that requires accommodation, we encourage you to let us know.

We are an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action organisation/employer and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

We are aware that employees have different needs and responsibilities and recognise the importance of work and home life balance and prioritise flexible work practices.

If you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position. At Safe and Equal we celebrate and support difference and know that one size doesn’t fit all – we endeavour to be flexible, meet your needs, and support you at every stage of your contact with us.

Safe and Equal's office is located in Carlton, with flexible and remote options available. We encourage applications from candidates based in rural and regional Victoria. We remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

Safe and Equal offers employees a monthly RDO option, individual annual Professional Development budget, generous leave benefits including (but not limited to) Christmas Shutdown Leave, Gender Affirmation leave, Family Violence Leave and Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The Role

The Communications team is small and mighty. We are currently a team of three, responsible for effective marketing and communications on behalf of and in collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation, member services and other partner organisations. We are responsible for public-facing campaigns, as well as media engagement. We think of ourselves as extensions to each team in Safe and Equal.

Here are some examples of what you will achieve in the next 12 months as Marketing and Communications Officer:

• Contribute to the strategic planning and creative production of campaigns, promotions and events, including hallmark campaign Are You Safe at Home? Day on 10 May.
• Maintain day-to-day social media channels, including the design of social media assets and development of content, liaising with subject matter experts across the organisation.
• Work alongside the Media and Communications Advisor to ensure consistent messaging across internal and external communications, and all channels.
• Liaise with colleagues from across the organisation to develop content for newsletters and bulletins and ensure website content is up to date.

Below are some skills and experience that you help you succeed in this role. While these things will be highly valued, we recognise that meeting all selection criteria for any role can be challenging. If you feel you would be a good fit for this role but are unsure about any of the following, please contact us for a discussion.

We’re looking for someone who is creative and curious by nature. Someone who is open to learning, a proactive problem solver, a team player and flexible to changing and competing priorities.

Ideally, you would have:

• At least two years’ experience in communications or marketing.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Experience developing, delivering and reporting on promotional campaigns. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and flexibly, as well as cooperatively as part of a team, within a fast-past, dynamic and reactive environment.
• Strong proficiency across a range of platforms and apps including Wordpress, Mailchimp, online forums, social media platforms and scheduling tools, and the ability to learn new systems quickly and effectively.
• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to manage time independently, prioritise and manage competing demands with a high level of professionalism. 

For more information about the key responsibilities, pre-employment checks and salary expectations of the role, download the position description.

If you have questions about this position contact Steph (she/her) at [email protected] using the subject line: Marketing and Communications Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.