Communications Specialist - 2yr Contract

Discover a career where care goes both ways!

• Based at Macquarie Park, short walk from metro station  
• 7 Additional leave days per year + Salary Packaging + WFH options     
• Leading, innovative and highly regarded provider of aged care services    
• Join a highly experienced and collaborative Comms Team 
• 2 year contract with possible future transition to permanent

Exciting things are happening at Catholic Healthcare! We’ve grown to 5000+ employees and in 2024 we celebrated our 30th year of providing care. Our Mission is to promote the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. Our vision is to support older people to live the life they choose through innovative models of care. 

A fabulous new opportunity is now available for a confident and diligent Communications Specialist to bring your experience and apply your expertise in writing and editing business communications as a key member of our high functioning Communications Team! Reporting directly to the Senior Communications Manager, you will support key stakeholders with the development and delivery of clear, engaging, and purpose-driven Operations and Property focussed communications for internal and external audiences. Additionally, you will take ownership of industry award opportunities and submissions across Catholic Healthcare.  

Your exceptional written and verbal communication skills combined with your ability to learn quickly, interpret business requirements and deliver effective and efficient outcomes will be essential in this role. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and partner effectively with stakeholders will also contribute significantly to your success. 

Your days will include  

• Creating, implementing, and overseeing communication plans  
• Drafting and editing comms, ensuring clarity, tone, and alignment with brand voice 
• Supporting the development of employee emails, Intranet updates, and messaging 
• Translation of operational content into accessible, engaging communications 
• Developing and delivering communications to support new and ongoing property developments 
• Liaising with internal teams, external consultants, and contractors to ensure messaging is accurate, timely, and aligned with stakeholder expectations 
• Coordinating and writing award entries that showcase Catholic Healthcare’s excellence and achievements 
• Working with internal teams to gather information, testimonials and data etc. 
• Ensuring submissions are compelling, on-brand, and meet entry guidelines and deadlines. 

The ideal candidate will have a curious and solution-focussed mindset, and the ability to adjust to shifting priorities and deadlines within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Additionally, you will have the following;     

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field - desirable 
• 5 years relevant demonstrated experience, preferably from a not-for-profit organisation 
• Expertise in writing and editing content heavy business communications - Essential
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills 
• Experience in using Canva, Sprout Social (or similar) and SharePoint 
• Demonstrated experience in report writing and award submissions 
• Proven ability to write for different audiences and adapt tone and messaging accordingly 
• Willingness to obtain a Police Check.       

What we can offer you as an employee of Catholic Healthcare         

Additional leave days, salary packaging, fitness benefits, paid parental and family leave, and long service leave after five years.     

A values-based organisation that welcomes applicants from all faiths and backgrounds.          

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a positive impact in a rewarding organisation like ours, we’d love to hear from you.         

Apply online now!     


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Catholic Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and dream.  We pay our respects to their Indigenous Elders past and present, for they hold the traditions, culture, and hopes of their people as we journey towards reconciliation.  We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

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