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About Centrecare 

Centrecare is a not-for-profit organisation with over 300 employees and is committed to delivering quality professional counselling, support, accommodation, mediation and training services in over 11 locations across the Perth metropolitan, Goldfields and South West regions.

The Valuing Children Initiative

The Valuing Children Initiative (VCI) seeks to inspire Australians to create a society that values all children, supporting them to reach their full potential and placing children at the center of our collective considerations. As a dynamic social movement focused on improving attitudes towards children, VCI collaborates with leaders to prioritize the needs of children and future generations. Join us in making future generations proud!

The Role

The Valuing Children Initiative is looking for a storyteller who has a passion for advocating for the rights of children and young people. The right person will create purposeful, child and youth‑ focused content and managing social media, website updates, campaign resources, and communications that amplify our mission and values. The role's mission is to raise awareness of issues impacting children and young people through presentations and event preparation that align with our advocacy and campaign strategy, helping to ensure the voices and wellbeing of young people remain at the centre of our work.

A few specifics:

• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive media strategy for VCI, including crafting compelling content, using tools like Canva or Adobe, and ensuring distribution to key stakeholders in government, policy, academia, and business.
• Produce high-quality written pieces on a range of pertinent topics, including societal attitudes toward children, children's rights and well-being, policy, and current affairs. Publish these on various platforms.
• Formulate and execute a digital campaign strategy aligned with VCI's priorities, encompassing tactical planning and platform management via tools like Action Network or Nation Builder.
• Develop and implement VCI's broader communications strategy to enhance awareness of the organization's mission. Oversee and optimize the organization's social media presence, strategically expanding visibility and impact. Collaborate with the Child Poverty Reduction Act campaign leadership team to implement campaign tactics.
• Provide direction and supervision to interns and volunteers with support from the Development Executive, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Plan, promote, and execute events in consultation with the Development Executive, including producing event materials and reconciling financial reports for funding agreements.

About You

• Degree in Communications, Media Studies, or VET/TAFE equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience in a related field or environment.
• Highly developed written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare quality written content (media releases, grant applications, briefing papers, social media content, etc.).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content creation and strategy.
• Previous experience in event planning and/or project management.
• Proven experience in media relations, advocacy, and communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior staff and sector leaders.
• National Police Certifcate
• Driver's Licence
• Valid Working With Children Check.

Benefits

• Discounted corporate health cover provided for by Bupa and Medibank Private
• Salary packaging options up to $15,900, increases your take home pay
• Annual leave loading at 17.5%
• Extra 5 days leave per year pro rata
• Access to training and professional development
• Insurance cover to and from work
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave
• Study Leave of five hours per week after two years of service
• Clinical and Management Supervision
• Aboriginal staff provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.

How to Apply

Click apply and you will be directed to our online job board to view further details on the vacancy description and complete your application.

Position Closes: 6 April 2025

Shortlisting will commence upon receipt of applications, Centrecare reserves the right to close the position early if needed.

Should you have any queries, please contact Human Resources on (08) 9288 2244

At Centrecare:

Children feel Valued, Heard, and Safe: Centrecare is fully committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, child safe cultures and practices. harm. Centrecare also believes that all children are valuable and worthy of respect. It strongly supports the rights of the child and is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children who are in contact with or receive its services.

We are Inclusive: We actively promote a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQ+ and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We support the Uluru Statement from the Heart: We are committed to walking alongside First Nations people to support a more inclusive Australia and Closing the Gap. All Centrecare employed Aboriginal staff are provided with cultural support through the Cultural Leads.

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