Head of Media & Communications

Job Description

The Making Corporation provided pay range This range is provided by The Making Corporation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$160,000.00/yr - A$180,000.00/yr Co Founder & Executive Director : The Making Corporation Enviable purpose driven enterprise with national footprint Lead, develop and deliver a visionary and integrated strategy Unrivalled opportunity to make a difference The Making Corporation is proud to partner with this high-profile brand to appoint their new Head of Media & Communications. Reporting to the Executive Director Marketing, Communications & Engagement, as an integral member of the leadership team (within the portfolio), this position will lead and deliver a visionary and integrated media and communications strategy to enhance the profile and reputation of this purpose driven, national not-for-profit organisation to assist in the health, wellbeing, safety and awareness of Australia's youth. As a strategic and dynamic leader, you will be responsible for leading a small, high performing team in the delivery of contemporary integrated communications (external and internal), media relations, thought leadership, reputation, and issues and crisis management - to help realise the vision and strategic direction and reputation of the organisation. Further, this position will be responsible for articulating a clear public position for the brand on key matters, setting the tone and principles for messaging across the organisation and network, and to propel the organisation’s standing as a national authority and thought leader for this critically important sector within health. The Head of Media and Communications will work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders, including the CEO, Executives and wider Marketing and Engagement team to shape and deliver strategies, positioning the brand as the leading and trusted voice in the sector, driving performance and building capacity and influence at micro and macro level. This is a rare and exceptional opportunity to apply your career credentials as a best practice, progressive and strategic media and communications leader, who works effortlessly with marketing, brand, partnerships and fundraising. As a leader, you’re known for inspiring change to create better experiences and you’re drawn to the purpose driven element of this nationally admired enterprise. You pride yourself on your ability to navigate complex industries and you’re flexible in your approach, knowing when to push and when to retreat. This is a role of influence, legacy and impact that you will look back in years to come and take great pride in the integral role you played. Extensive senior experience in a large not for profit, government or corporate business with a strategic role in enhancing and protecting reputation through media relations, external and internal communications, thought leadership and issues and crisis management, will be key to success. To apply, please forward your application to Tim James, Executive Director at The Making Corporation, by using the 'apply now' link below. Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Public Relations and Marketing Industries Non-profit Organizations and Health and Human Services #J-18808-Ljbffr