Senior Communications Specialist

About Us

MTC is a social enterprise that enables people to overcome barriers on their path to meaningful work. We do this through the employment, mentoring and training programs we deliver.

Each year we support over 20,000 people across NSW and QLD that are vulnerable and experiencing disadvantage with new skills, confidence and opportunities.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Communications Specialist to join our Marketing and Communications team. Our Marketing and Communications team is responsible for developing and delivering marketing and communications strategies that support and enhance MTC’s brand and reputation across its different entities, programs and audiences.

Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Senior Communications Specialist will be responsible for creating and implementing impactful external communications strategies for MTC. The role will include duties such as:

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to produce and publish clear, concise and engaging communications for a range of audiences.
• Create content and copy for multiple external communications channels.
• Proactively suggest and develop innovative methods of communication and strategies.
• Build and manage a rich content/editorial calendar for external communications purposes.
• Transform complex concepts into accessible and captivating content.
• Other duties as required.

About You:

The ideal applicant we are seeking will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism or a related field, or experience deemed equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a communications role.
• Ability to research, write, edit and produce communications for a variety of channels and audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience in media and/or government relations (desirable).
• Proficiency in using communication tools and platforms.
• High level of organisational skills, time management and ability to meet set deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, objectivity, judgement and curiosity.

Why Choose Us

At MTC, you will have the opportunity to become a positive and lasting influence on someone’s life.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and at MTC, you will be working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived experience of disability are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. If there are reasonable adjustments to a recruitment process, role, or your work environment to help you, let us know.

Our core values of empathy, innovation, collaboration, and achievement, create a customer-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter.

We also offer:

• Salary packaging and incentives
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career and development opportunities
• Education Assistance Program
• Recognition and Reward scheme
• Paid Parental leave
• Two Me Days annually

Now is the time to act and be rewarded by making a difference to your community. To learn more about MTC and our opportunities, go to www.mtcaustralia.com.au

How to apply

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible with a resume and cover letter.

As part of our commitment to the safety of the children and vulnerable communities we work with, you will be required to undergo a Police Clearance (conducted by MTC) and maintain a valid Working with Children Check (funded by you).