Communications Specialist

Applications close

Sunday, 14 June 2026

Location

Dandenong, Melbourne

FTE

• 75 hours per fortnight, continuing position
• Dandenong or East Melbourne

About the role

At CatholicCare Victoria (CCV) we’re committed to empowering communities and building strength and resilience, to enable everyone to reach their full potential and live life to the full. We deliver a range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, homelessness services, employment and advocacy services across Victoria.

The Philanthropy, Marketing and Communications portfolio plays a pivotal role within CCV, generating financial support and resources for the organisation. The portfolio not only raises funds but also builds lasting relationships and ensures that resources are effectively utilised to advance the CCV mission and make a positive impact in the community.

The Communication Specialist plays a key role in delivering high-quality, professional written communications that promote CatholicCare Victoria’s programs, services, and impact. The position leads the development of engaging content including enewsletters, educational materials, stories, and promotional copy, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with organisational messaging, values, and brand standards.

Specifically, the position is responsible for

• Plan, coordinate, write, and distribute regular enewsletters, including stakeholder liaison, content curation, and performance tracking.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders on effective external communications approaches, messaging and channel selection.
• Coordinate, write, design, produce and distribute publications and promotional material, including (but not limited to): website articles, annual report, newsletters, brochures, factsheets, fundraising collateral, presentations, reports and merchandise.
Write and edit engaging content including educational materials, client stories, blog articles, and awareness content that supports organisational priorities and audience engagement

To be considered for this position, applicants require:

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications or related field ideal.
• Professional experience in content, marketing, or communications role.
• Demonstrated communication skills including professional writing, proof reading and editing, and demonstrated experience writing engaging content for a variety of audiences across various channels
• Ability to craft clear, compelling messages and visual content tailored to diverse audiences.
• Competency in using a range of new media and digital platforms and tools including but not limited to: website and email marketing Content Management Systems, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Creative suite (particularly InDesign, Premiere Pro, Photoshop), Canva, and social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram.

Contact

Alycia Johnson

Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications

Mobile: 03 9969 9901

People Team

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