Communications & Public Relations Manager

This is your chance to make a difference and take us to the next level!

We are on the lookout for a Communications and Public Relations specialist to join our Strategic Partnerships & Comms Team.

This role provides an opportunity for a passionate and motivated Communications and Public Relations specialist to bring to life Infoxchange’s mission of Technology for Social Justice. Through the continued development of our strong relationships with government, media, and other key stakeholders ensuring that we are leading the conversation nationally around technology enabling social justice.

If you want to join a place where diverse, smart and passionate people embrace the power of technology to improve social justice outcomes and feel supported to belong and thrive, apply today!

About Infoxchange Group

Infoxchange Group is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has been delivering technology for social justice for over 30 years. With over 180 staff across Australia and New Zealand, we tackle the biggest social challenges through the smart and creative use of technology.

We work with community, government and corporate partners to solve issues around homelessness, family violence, mental health and disability, as well as supporting Indigenous communities, women, youth and families.

Our products and services are used by over 25,000 organisations across the community sector. We provide the right tools to improve efficiency and deliver greater impact – from nation-wide service coordination systems to IT advice for individual organisations.

And through our work in digital inclusion and social innovation we use technology to empower people experiencing disadvantage, driving social inclusion and creating stronger communities. We believe no-one should be left behind in today’s digital world.

About the role

This Permanent Full-Time role provides an opportunity for a passionate and motivated Communications and Public Relations specialist to bring to life Infoxchange’s mission of Technology for Social Justice.

Forming an integral part of the Strategic Partnerships & Comms Team and reporting directly to the Head of Strategic Partnerships & Comms.

The primary focus of this role is to lead the delivery of our annual report and annual tech report as well as to ensure we develop our strong relationships with government, media, and other key stakeholders and that we are leading the conversation nationally around technology enabling social justice.

This role is expected to have strong contacts with national and metro media, including social affairs, government, philanthropy, not-for-profit and opinion journalists. The role should know how to turn data and insights into compelling communications to engage and influence key audiences.

This means, you will:

• Lead the coordination, development and implementation of our annual report and annual tech report as well as any other key reports and organisation-wide releases
• Build, manage and further develop relationships with key government stakeholders in both the public service and ministerial offices (Federal, State and Local Government)
• Ensure media monitoring is taking place and that IX adopts a responsive approach to marketing and communications and developing and distributing key messages and media releases at key times
• Supporting our PR function and liaising with various external stakeholders and agencies on press releases and communications
• Write and develop press releases, pitches case studies, white papers and media summaries.
• Build and maintain relationships with media contacts and manage media requests in a timely and professional manner
• Build brand awareness, thought leadership, and advocacy through high-quality media coverage that extends audience reach and supports key IXG announcements, publications and events.
• Harness data, research and insights to develop informative stories that influence the social impact sector and can be amplified through owned and earned channels.
• Contributing to policy consultations and discussions with peak bodies and key external reference groups

About you

To succeed in this role at Infoxchange, you will demonstrate:

• At least 4 years’ experience in media and communications and a tertiary qualification in journalism, public relations and/or communications
• At least 4 years’ experience in the public service or Minister’s offices and a sound knowledge of the machinery of government and how to influence outcomes
• Experienced writer with the ability to interpret data and research and translate this into compelling stories
• Strong editing skills, attention to detail and experience developing publications is desirable
• Established contact with national and metro media including social affairs, government, philanthropy, not-for-profit and opinion journalists
• A good understanding of the technology landscape especially in the for-purpose sector and how this aligns with policy and political agendas of the day
• Valid full working rights in Australia

The Offer

An awesome team to work with, and a salary of $110,000 plus superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading, eligibility for salary packaging benefits and additional benefits as below.

Benefits

We’re passionate about taking care of our employees, so working with us means that you will enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements (including hybrid working)
• Additional leave provisions (Paid parental leave supplement, annual leave loading)
• Health & wellbeing program
• Salary packaging options
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Employee rewards and recognition
• Carbon neutral offices
• Public transport discounts
• Plus, at the end of the day, you can feel good knowing you’re working for an organisation that contributes to a fairer society. Can’t beat that!

Infoxchange Group is committed to growing teams with diverse skills, abilities, and experiences. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, people from the LGBTQI+ community, parents and carers.

We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant who applies to work for Infoxchange.