About the role:

SaCSA is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our Marketing & Communications Team. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this newly created role will perform key activities which support SaCSA’s overall strategy.

The role is responsible for:

• Drafting & distributing communications, including online content, EDMs, and internal and external communications consistent with brand messaging.
• Conducting research to support communication strategies, including analysing trends, competitor activity and target audiences.
• Media support, including monitoring coverage, drafting pitches and press releases, preparing media kits and tracking campaign results.
• Coordinating event logistics and providing additional administrative and coordination support as needed.

About the Location, Flexibility and Travel:

This is a full-time role based in our Melbourne office near Flinders Station.

This role is being offered on a hybrid basis, with 2-3 days in the office each week depending on the team’s needs. We embrace flexibility and are open to flexible hours.

Some domestic travel to attend events and training may be needed throughout the year on an ad-hoc basis. The entire SaCSA Team also meets twice per year for two days to connect in person and attend training, workshops and celebrate our achievements (location TBA).

About Us:

Service and Creative Skills Australia (SaCSA) is an industry-owned, industry-led Jobs & Skills Council (JSC), funded by the Department of Employment & Workplace Relations (DEWR). We offer workforce planning, guidance and advocacy for the following industries:

• Arts
• Personal Services
• Retail
• Tourism
• Hospitality

Working within a tripartite approach, SaCSA is the critical link between industry stakeholders, government and unions. We aim to provide a stronger, more strategic voice in ensuring Australia’s Vocational Education and Training sector delivers stronger outcomes for employers, workers, learners, trainers and educators.

As the leader in workforce development initiatives for our industries, SaCSA collaborates with industry to identify and articulate current and future employment trends and develops solutions that best serve those needs.

About you:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills – you’ll need a strong attention to detail and the ability to draft compelling content in our tone and voice effectively.
• Experience working in communications, public relations or a related field. A good understanding of media relations, including familiarity with press releases and best practices for media outreach and monitoring.
• Proficiency with design using Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• While not essential, experience in government, education and training (particularly VET), or any of our key sectors (Arts, Personal Services, Retail, Travel and Hospitality) would be highly regarded.

About the Process:

Our process involves reviewing applications, conducting a brief phone screening and two interviews with our team, before progressing to references and background checks. As writing and editing is critical to this role, we encourage you to share a writing sample as part of your application, either by attaching it or including a link to online content or your portfolio.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply today!

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences and our team embraces diversity in all its forms. First Nations peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.