Communications Partner

Date: 16 Jan 2025

Search suburb or city: West Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3003

Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

  • Support communications, writing, and the creation of communications content across Lifeblood’s communications channels
  • Permanent full-time position based at our Melbourne Processing Centre 
  • $85k + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

 

Discover life-giving possibilities 
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: to give life. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

 

About the role
The Communications Partner is responsible for supporting communications, writing, and the creation of communications content (including video) for business unit and organisation wide communication channels and their audiences. It is also responsible for managing projects and delivering internal communication plans and events that support the achievement of organisational goals. This role works within a flexible communications business partnering model. 

 

Sound interesting? Here’s what we are looking for;

  • Bachelor’s degree level qualifications in communications or public relations or relevant work experience.
  • 2-3 years’ experience in internal or other communications discipline.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient with all common MS Office skills, particularly PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of EDM, online survey and video hosting apps.
  • Highly organised and able to effectively prioritise. 
  • Demonstrate communication planning and implementation experience.
  • Demonstrated channel and content management experience.
  • Above all else we’re looking for someone with energy and the desire to invest in themselves and their development, and a willingness to apply it in an environment that respects and values internal communications for the strategic as well as tactical outcomes it delivers.

 

This is a permanent full-time opportunity with a hybrid working environment based out of our Melbourne Processing Centre. Lifeblood is proud to accommodate flexible working and we are open to conversations around what this means to you.
 
Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing 
We’re a diverse and inclusive bunch. We’re proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. Whether it’s workplace safety or work/life balance, we look after our employees’ varying needs. As part of the Lifeblood team, you’ll have access to a generous salary packaging program, plus a great range of rewards like discounts on insurance, groceries, food & beverage, department stores, travel, and more.


Excited about this opportunity? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-giving possibilities.

 

Next steps
When it comes to recruitment we like to move fast, this means we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can. 

 

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.

 

If selected, you’ll be required to complete a few background checks and we’ll help you through this process.

 

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to us. 

 

For further details on this position, please contact Tayler on tdobbs@redcrossblood.org.au.
**Please note we cannot accept applications via email so please apply online 

 

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Engagement team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.