About Us People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story – what’s yours? Everyone has a story. And here at Wesley Mission Queensland, we feel privileged to stand alongside the families, children, couples and seniors that we support each year. We’re an innovative and responsive not-for-profit community service provider, helping people across Queensland build stronger and more inclusive communities since 1907. Your role as a Communications Specialist The Communications Specialist is a passionate communicator, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can identify, generate and disseminate key communication pieces across a range of internal and external channels. With proven experience in a similar role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality communications to tight deadlines, across internal and external communication channels, and providing PR and crisis management support. The ideal candidate will be self-managed and have experience in quickly developing and nurturing a wide range of stakeholder relationships. This position is Part Time (19 hours per week) Fixed Term until the 7th of August 2026. Key Role Accountabilities: Work with the Corporate Affairs, Media and Communications team and key stakeholders to develop internal communications, external corporate documents and holding statements (where required). Provide support to the Media and Corporate Affairs Advisor to ensure proactive media strategies are aligned to the requirements of the business and the WMQ brand. Assist in regular media monitoring of all media channels to identify and timely reporting on WMQ media mentions and coverage of key business areas and provide a daily media report to support the CEO and members of the Executive Leadership Team with emerging media industry trends and issues. Escalate and report matters relating to customer complaints and issues in a timely manner. About You Relevant tertiary qualifications such as Bachelor of Communications/Journalism and at least five years’ experience in a similar position. Demonstrated experience in producing high-quality communication pieces for a range of stakeholders under tight time constraints. Excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated experience in effectively responding to unfolding issues and crises both independently and in a team environment. Detailed knowledge of the current media landscape with relevant contacts and the ability to identify opportunities and manage media coverage. Ability to work in an environment with constantly changing priorities and multiple client demands. Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work productively with a range of stakeholders including senior management, staff, clients, media outlets, contractors and others. Demonstrated ability to monitor online and traditional media to identify potential issues and industry trends and to formulate responses outside of normal business hours on an on-call basis. What makes a difference for us: Proof of Vaccination Status as required by Legislation, Health Directives or WMQ Limited Policy throughout employment and prior to commencement. Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy. Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work. Why WMQ? We value diversity, strive for inclusion, and come together to walk alongside those in need to provide hope and compassion. We are committed to working collaboratively to help you grow, support your wellbeing, and enable you to be your true self each day aligned to our mission and values. Along the journey, we will encourage you to find your story. We offer our team members: Support from our Employee Wellbeing Program – we are recognised as an Advanced Mental Health First Aid Skilled Workplace! Access to salary packaging benefits that enable you to increase your take-home pay Discounted allied health services such as nutrition, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and remedial massage Access to discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships and travel WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
