Vacancies 2009

Marketing and Communications Manager

Applications Close: COB, Friday 15 May 2009

Applications to:

Corporate Services Manager
Family Planning Queensland
P.O. Box 215
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

or email: vacancy@fpq.com.au

Position Objectives:

• Promote FPQ and its programs, products and services through effective use of media, marketing and communication strategies
• Ensure FPQ organisational communications are high quality and consistent with the organisation’s strategic direction
• Increase the capacity of FPQ staff to work effectively in the marketing and communications elements of their roles
• Effectively manage and develop staff employed within the information and communication area

Responsible to:

• Director of Education Services

Responsible for:

• Information Resource Centre Coordinator
• Publications Officer

Collaborates with:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Executive Managers
• Regional and Program Managers

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Media Management
• Develop and implement media relations strategies
• Monitor press and electronic news alerts, provide advice to executive managers and prepare responses on a range of issues
• Manage all media enquires and allocation of appropriate spokespeople
• Develop and implement processes and materials to support FPQ staff involved in media relations activities
• Develop and maintain key media contacts and relationships
• Produce high quality media materials including media releases, articles and editorial in consultation with the Executive managers and/or the Chief Executive Officer

Marketing

• Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies to assist in the achievement of the organisations strategic direction
• Support and build the capacity of FPQ staff in using promotional opportunities effectively
• Identify and develop sponsorship and fundraising strategies in collaboration with executive managers
• Coordinate the development of the Annual Report
• Coordinate the development of the FPQ website and intranet

Quality Assurance

• Develop and monitor quality assurance processes relating to marketing, corporate identity, print and electronic communications, events and promotional activities
• Develop and maintain an organisational style guide to promote internal standards

Human Resources & Budget Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, performance & professional development for all staff employed in the communication and information area
• Manage the marketing and communication budget in collaboration with the Director of Education Services

Other

• Represent FPQ at external meetings and events and maintain relevant marketing and communication networks
• Other duties as requested by the Director of Education Services and/or the Chief Executive Officer

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Selection Criteria

Applicants will need to demonstrate the following skills and abilities

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in communication, public relations and media
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of clients
3. High-level technical writing and editing skills for health promotional material, website content and media releases
4. Experience in service development and coordination (including supervision and development of staff)
5. Experience in achieving agreed outcomes in a dynamic environment
6. Computer literacy in word processing and website management software

Applications need to address the selection criteria by providing relevant examples and should include a Curriculum Vitae and names of two referees.

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Remuneration

Salary range: $54 – 57K pa

Generous FBT exempt salary packaging available

9% Occupational Superannuation