Senior Specialist - Marketing & Communications

Job Description

Senior Specialist - Marketing & Communications Friday, 7 February 2025 Sydney or Brisbane based + hybrid working Work for the world’s largest humanitarian organisation About Australian Red Cross Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity. About the role This position supports the day-to-day delivery of Australian Red Cross’s marketing and communication initiatives. Reporting through to the Senior Manager – Marketing and Communication, this role is accountable for ensuring the team delivers strategic marketing and communication campaigns for both internal and external audiences. Day to day you will Advocate for assigned portfolios championing their needs and bringing together cohesive strategies in alignment with the overarching strategic calendar. Work closely with cross-functional senior stakeholders to develop accurate marketing and communication briefs that clearly define objectives, budgets, deadlines and expectations. Ensure that the voice of our customers is heard, listened to and responded to respectfully throughout our campaigns and responses. Lead strategic discussions around long-term revenue generation, and ways to increase public awareness and engagement with key advocacy initiatives. Work closely with the Senior Manager, Social Media and External Engagement, to write campaign media materials (including media releases, reactive key messages, media statements), and respond/manage media opportunities/inquiries in a timely fashion. Take part in on-call crisis management and on-call management roster. What you will bring Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. Substantial experience in marketing and communication, with experience in planning, developing and implementing impactful campaigns. Demonstrated ability in presenting creative and innovative ideas, opportunities and delivering solutions both to internal and external audiences. Proven track record in project management, building relationships with key stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective campaign delivery. Experience in managing multiple, internal and external agency partners to deliver integrated campaigns that achieve market shifting results. Substantial brand/marketing, media and internal communication knowledge and experience in a client-based, or agency role delivering within a complex matrixed organisation. An understanding of the complex Australian media market. Proven media relationships would be advantageous however not mandatory. Desired: fundraising marketing and communication experience. Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave. Health and wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs. Work/life flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options. Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses. Further information This role is covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award – Level 6. Applications close: 9am Friday 21st February however we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close this advert early. For any enquiries, please contact Chloe Nicholls at – please note this is only for enquiries, all applications must be submitted through our website for consideration. Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Job Ref # 12054 Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr