Communications Specialist

Position

Are you a creative communicator with a passion for purpose-driven storytelling? Join World Vision Australia as a Communications Specialist and help bring our mission to life—engaging everyday Australians in not-so-everyday issues.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Brand Communications, you’ll be part of a close-knit team within our wider Communications and Corporate Affairs unit. This dynamic role spans both internal and external communications, with a focus on:

• Internal Communications:
  • Crafting and executing plans that foster transparency, engagement, and collaboration across departments.
  • Coordinating internal comms calendars and supporting key events like our annual Prayer Day.
• External Communications:
  • Supporting the development of key messaging and materials to support campaigns and major humanitarian events.
  • Assisting in identifying and managing strategic partnerships with high-profile talent.
  • Leading the comms curation, distribution and reporting of a monthly ambassador edm.
  • Support with tracking and evaluating departmental comms success for senior leadership reporting.
• CEO Communications:
  • Supporting the Office of the CEO with high-impact, fit-for-purpose communications that elevate our brand and influence.

What We’re Looking For

You’re a natural storyteller who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders. You bring:

• Proven 5+ years’ experience in a comms, public relations or employee engagement role.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute internal communications strategies that drive engagement and alignment.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across a range of formats and audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Knowledge of media platforms like Meltwater and Telum.
• Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms (e.g., intranet, email marketing tools, CMS, social media).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organisation.

The selection process 

For your information, the interviews will start immediately, and the role may be filled before the closing date.

We embrace diversity, employing people from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to providing an environment that is safe for children. Our stringent recruitment procedures make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. All successful candidates will undergo all required pre-employment checks which is inclusive of a criminal record check.

We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support, and training in their work with vulnerable children and their families.  World Vision Australia participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. 

Who we are

World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development and advocacy work. 

We offer great benefits such as salary packaging, birthday leave, flexible working arrangements, free on-site parking and an onsite café for our employees.

For more information on World Vision and the work we do, please visit our website: https://www.worldvision.com.au/about-us