Job Opportunities
Communications Officer, part-time (0.8 FTE)
Lutheran Church SA-NT District, North Adelaide
The Lutheran Church SA-NT District is seeking a creative and energetic part-time Communications Officer, to be based at our North Adelaide office.
As our Communications Officer you will play a crucial role in all aspects of communications with all our stakeholders and the wider community. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about making a positive impact through effective communication strategies within a Christian organisation.
You will play a crucial role in promoting our mission, increasing awareness, and driving engagement with our audiences through written publications, social media, website and video productions. Working in a small team and reporting to the District Administrator, you must be prepared to manage, deliver and assist with the operational tasks and functions associated with internal and external communication in the Church.
You will be an experienced writer for print and digital platforms. You are able to create content for social media as well as assisting in the production of short form videos. Ideally you will have an understanding of the Lutheran Church of Australia. You will be required to hold a Working With Children Clearance and National Criminal History Check.
We are located in North Adelaide and can offer flexible working arrangements with a great team of people.
About you:
- Manage all internal and external communications, from conceptualisation to publication, ensuring consistency with the Church's brand identity
- Creative writing experience for various platforms
- Social media experience, including management of content
- Website development and content experience
- Video editing experience
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Canva, Photoshop and other digital editing/production tools
- Microsoft 365 experience (SharePoint and Microsoft Teams)
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and the ability to prioritise different responsibilities
- A pro-active approach to identifying and completing tasks
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills
- A strong attention to detail and accuracy
- A positive and professional work ethic
- The ability to liaise with members, internal staff and other key stakeholders
- The ability to work as part of a team and to work unsupervised when required.
Attributes that we are looking for:
Beyond skills and qualifications, we are looking for someone who is:
- A great listener, planner, writer and communicator;
- A person who possesses empathy for people and a passion for humanistic communication;
- Digital savvy;
- Self-motivated;
- Collaborative in their approach to work
Our Requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Journalism or a related field
- Ideally, you would have at least 5 years’ experience
- Current Working with Children Clearance and National Criminal Check
- Understanding of the Lutheran Church of Australia
Closing Date for applications is Wednesday 20th March 2024.
Submit your application via SEEK here https://rb.gy/gr2ewe
Please include:
- A current resume and
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for this role
Please contact Angela Rogers, District Administrator at Lutheran Church of Australia, SA-NT District Inc via administration.sa-nt@lca.org.au, using the subject line: Communications Officer enquiry via SEEK, if you have any questions and would like a copy of the Position Description.