Job description Part time, 30.4 hours/week Fitzroy Town Hall and Reservoir offices $108,517 - $122,269 salary packaging super (pro-rata) ABOUT THE ROLE As a key member of the Policy, Advocacy and Community Engagement (PACE) team and part of the organisational management group, you will lead FLS’s corporate communications, manage media and strategic messaging, and craft compelling content that strengthens our brand and mission. You will play a vital role in advocacy, public interest litigation, and community engagement campaigns, while also developing strategies to deepen stakeholder support and improve access to our services. Dependent on experience, this role will be appointed as a Lead or Manager. The salary range provided covers both roles. You will make a difference by: Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of FLS's media, communications and branding strategies and policies. Managing FLS's digital presence across websites and social media platforms, including through the production of compelling content. Playing a leading role in the production and marketing of strategic community legal education projects, including the Law Handbook. Coordinating the development and delivery of communications and marketing materials including regular supporter emails, newsletters, fundraising appeals, and FLS’s annual report. Advancing our advocacy work, including through developing key campaign messages to influence target audiences. Providing strategic media advice to the CEO and other senior leaders in the organisation. See attached position description for more information. ABOUT YOU To be successful in the role you will ideally have: Relevant tertiary qualifications in communications, marketing or a related field. At least five years’ experience in a senior role in marketing, communications and/or media Demonstrated commitment to social justice, First Nations self-determination, anti-racism, decarceration, leadership by affected communities and the values of FLS Experience in a professional media, communications or campaigning role. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write in plain English. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing, reviewing, and delivering communications materials. Knowledge of the media landscape at the state and national level. Proficiency in digital systems and marketing tools including CRMs, mailing systems, social media, design suites, and data management systems. Excellent project management skills, including experience overseeing budgets and independent contractors. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including community members who experience intersectional disadvantage. Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and teamwork skills, including the ability to work at the intersection of competing demands and navigate intra-organisational dynamics to build consensus and produce outcomes. Demonstrated ability to work independently and to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit or visa. If you meet some, but not all, of the above, we encourage your application. We appreciate that people obtain skills and experience in a range of ways, and value people’s curiosity and openness to learning. ABOUT FLS Fitzroy Legal Service (FLS) is dedicated to assisting the most marginalised members of the community with legal information, advice and representation, as well as championing law reform and conducting public interest litigation. Fitzroy Legal Service provides legal services for communities who are disproportionately impacted by law and policy, and those who face systemic barriers to accessing justice. We provide various multidisciplinary outreach programs reaching communities of colour, people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, LGBTIQA communities and people who use drugs. Our vision: A fairer Victorian community, where the legal and social systems support equality and justice for all. Further information about FLS can be found on our website: fls.org.au . WHAT WE OFFER: 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading plus paid leave over the Christmas shutdown period. Above-award salary and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing salary packaging benefits (use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you). A range of leave options, including 16 weeks parental leave for primary carers, gender affirmation leave, cultural and ceremonial leave, the ability to swap public holidays as well as purchase additional leave. For more information about this position, please contact Verena Tan, [email protected] using the subject line: Media and Communications Manager / Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs . We strongly encourage and welcome applications from members of diverse communities and people with relevant lived experience. Fitzroy Legal Service is an inclusive employer and complies with the laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, family responsibilities, irrelevant criminal record and other protected attributes. The successful candidate must undergo a National Police Check. Disclosure of a criminal record does not necessarily preclude employment with FLS, but if needed, we invite applicants to address this issue early in the application process. A position description is attached.
