Senior Media and Communications Advisor

About the role

Benetas, a not-for-profit aged care organisation serving over 15,000 older Victorians, is looking for a Senior Media and Communications Advisor within its Support Office. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the role implements the organisation's 12-month corporate communications strategy and shapes how Benetas tells its story to the media, the aged care sector, employees and the communities it serves. It is a permanent position in Hawthorn East with flexible and hybrid work arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Devising and implementing internal and external communication plans that support business and divisional objectives
• Managing proactive and reactive media opportunities and providing issues management support to position Benetas as a leading voice in aged care reform
• Leading executive profiling and corporate credentialling, including the Benetas Year in Review (annual report)
• Managing the overarching narrative for the company strategy Best Life 2030, communicating progress to internal and external audiences in partnership with the Communications Manager and Communications Advisor
• Using editorial, PR, media corporate communications and internal channels to enhance reputation with stakeholders and support growth

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in communications, journalism, public relations or a related field
• At least five years' experience in a communications or media relations role
• Proven record of generating media coverage and responding to media enquiries
• Experience developing and delivering organisation-wide communication strategies
• All employees must obtain NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to be eligible for employment

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, strategic mindset and ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
• Excellent writing and editing skills, able to make complex ideas clear for diverse audiences

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum
• Career progression, internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development, training and a scholarship program
• Recognition and awards programs

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; the position may be filled before the advert closes, and recruitment agencies are not accepted.