• Join the largest provider of out of home care
• Full time, hybrid work from office and home
• Skills in writing, editing and media advising

Anglicare Victoria

Anglicare Victoria works with children, young people and families. We believe in families and work with them towards positive change. Whether it be a helping hand in a time of crisis or providing longer-term support and care. We partner with local communities, the private and public sectors and our donors to deliver better results.

Supporting tens of thousands of Victorians every year, our 2000+ staff and volunteers operate from more than 96 sites across the state, as well as delivering assistance online, at home and in the community. We are Victoria’s largest provider of Out of Home Care and Family Services, and one of Australia’s most innovative agencies in working with vulnerable children youth and families.

Make your mark:

Anglicare Victoria is seeking a media advisor motivated to work for positive system change on behalf of some of the state’s most vulnerable people. This opportunity would suit a journalist interested in exploring the world of media relations, or someone with experience as a media advisor or similar role.

We’re looking for an independent self-starter who is driven by results and enjoys contributing to team culture. You will work tenaciously to unearth compelling stories and use the phone to pitch them to journalists and producers. Excellent writing and editing skills are essential to your success in this role, as well as your willingness to chase down contact details, develop relationships and build a list of media contacts. 

You will need a sensitive and respectful manner when interviewing people who have experienced huge challenges in their lives. You will work to identify clients who are comfortable talking publicly about their experiences, as well as preparing subject matter experts for media interviews. As well as highlighting the good work of the organisation in the community, you will work through challenging issues to assess risk and make recommendations to the leadership team.   

You will work closely with the marketing, communications and fundraising arms of the business, as well as developing a trusted relationship with the CEO and senior executives.

What are we looking for?

• Tertiary qualification in journalism, communication or a related field
• Victorian driver’s license
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Confident phone manner
• Interest or experience in issues confronting the Victorian social and community sector

Make it work:

• The Total Remuneration Package is $88,500
• Full-time position, 38 hours a week
• Salary packaging is available up to $15,900 plus a Meals/Entertainment benefit so you keep more of what you earn.
• Based in our Central Office in Collingwood, as part of the broader Communications and Fundraising Team.
• We take the Health and Wellbeing of our people seriously offering a Well Worth It! Program, Fitness Passport, EIP and EAP.
• Access to discounted health insurance as well!
• A diverse and inclusive workplace for you to feel safe, acknowledged and included.
• Our people are our biggest asset, we will support you to progress your career with a dedicated L&D team.
• A workplace with Rainbow Tick Accreditation and DCA Inclusive Employer recognition.

What our people say. “We’re a forward-thinking organisation in that we don’t shy away from identifying gaps in services and key pieces of advocacy… Anglicare is one of the leaders in transforming the protection system and the social services sector across Victoria. This is the avenue where you can have the most impact and influence in this sector for systems-level change.”

Make a move:

The closing date for applications is Sunday June 15th.

To express your interest in this role simply click apply and submit your resume and a cover letter that describes your skills in relation to videography, photography, motion graphics and editing.

The advert is only meant to be an overview of the role, for more details or to ask any questions please contact Mark Bretherton via email using the subject line "Content Creator job" at mark.bretherton@anglicarevic.org.au 

We use position descriptions to help support internal growth and movement between teams you can read the position description here:  Media Advisor CF E ICG 052025 V1.2 .docx

Please Note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement.

Anglicare Victoria acknowledges Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate. We commit to working respectfully to honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connections to this country.

Diversity and inclusivity are important to Anglicare Victoria and we are committed to ensuring our workplace and services reflect this.  Everyone is welcome at Anglicare Victoria, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation and physical ability