Communications Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Communications Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Opportunity to work with Australia's most highly regarded membership association
• Gain experience by working in a busy communications and marketing team
• Supports flexible working arrangement & provide additional week of leave

About the business

CEDA – the Committee for Economic Development of Australia – is a national, independent, member-based organisation providing thought leadership and policy perspectives on the economic and social issues affecting Australia.

CEDA is an independent not-for-profit organisation, founded in 1960 by leading Australian economist Sir Douglas Copland. Our funding comes from membership fees, events, research grants and sponsorship.

CEDA offers flexible working conditions, an additional week of leave at year end, and a strong commitment to training and development.

About the role

CEDA is seeking an enthusiastic and versatile communications officer to work in the expanding external affairs team based in the national office.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to CEDA's efforts to raise and influence the policy issues and ideas that matter most to Australia's economic and social future and gain experience working in and supporting a busy communications and marketing team.

The successful candidate will need to have a keen interest in current affairs and public policy, an eye for detail, an ability to work collaboratively to tight deadlines, and excellent writing and editing skills.

Tasks will include preparing mailing lists for media releases and alerts, cutting up audio from events and creating and uploading content to the CEDA website. You will also prepare monthly communications analytics reports.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Maintain media tracking database and prepare media contact lists as required and monthly media coverage report;
• Provide administration for various projects related to marketing and publications, for example publication distribution and logistics;
• Assist with preparation of press releases, company newsletter and announcements;
• Update website content, including text, audio, video, image and publication files;
• Provide post-event management, including editing and uploading event audio and presentations for the CEDA website;
• Provide copy editing support for other online and print materials including marketing collateral, publications and media releases;
• Other duties as required.

Skills and experience

CEDA is looking for a person who has:

- Completed a tertiary qualification or equivalent in a relevant field;

-  Strong writing and editing skills;  

-  Experience with Adobe Creative Suite an advantage;

-  Highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;

-  Exceptional time management and organisational skills.

-  One to two years' experience.

Personal attributes:

-  A self-starter, able to work autonomously but also collaboratively in a team environment;

-  Ability to work under time constraints and to manage effectively multiple priorities/tasks;

- Ability to work systematically and with outstanding attention to detail; and

- Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with all levels of management.

How to apply:

CEDA is committed to being an employer of choice, therefore CEDA provides employees:

• Commitment to learning and development
• Professional and positive working environment
• Opportunity to work with Australia's most highly regarded and respected membership association

If you are what we are looking for, please attach your CV and cover letter and send it to [email protected]. Cover letter must be addressed to Roxanne Punton, Director External Affairs and must detail how your skills and experience align with this position. Applications without covering letter will not be considered. Closing date for all applications will be on Monday, 30 July 2018.

Let us know why you would like to be part of CEDA. We would be happy to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications we are receiving, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please be reminded that all personal information collected during the selection process will only be used for recruitment and employment purposes.