Empowered to Shine

Join our team of 2000+ people making a positive difference to over 15,000 older Victorians through aged care services. As a respected not-for-profit organisation, we’re transforming the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and investment in people and services.

The Communications Advisor – Strategic Projects drives a single, integrated communication and engagement approach across strategic projects. This is a 12-month role based in our Support Office in Hawthorn East, offering flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing an overarching narrative and providing internal communication advisory support for two key strategic projects: Best Life 2030 (Benetas’ five-year business strategy) and Project BEACON (Benetas’ approach to implementing its legislative and regulatory framework).
• Providing strategic advice and proactive internal communications planning and delivery for transformation activities.
• Producing high-quality, engaging communication outputs that keep team members engaged and informed and highlight progress.
• Ensuring that each initiative is appropriately positioned through consistent messaging and tone, in line with a broader program rollout schedule.
• Monitoring and evaluating communication metrics to provide timely and meaningful analysis. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Tertiary qualification in communications, public relations or similar
• Extensive experience working in an internal communications role supporting transformation programs.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences across multiple channels.
• A strategic mindset, creative flair and strong attention to detail

All persons at Benetas will need to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance to be eligible for employment or engagement. You can find out more information here.  

Why Benetas?

• Not for profit salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum - reduce tax and increase your take home pay
• Full time opportunity for approx 12 months
• Based at our Support Office in Hawthorn East, free parking, close to public transport and shops.
• Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and two WFH
• Career Progression – Internal promotions, cross-departmental mobility, leadership development opportunities, internal training programs + our own Scholarship program
• Recognitions and Awards – celebrate your achievements with peer and Benetas recognition programs

Join us on our fulfilling journey, as we transform the experience of ageing through collaboration, new ideas and genuine care. Across many different and interesting roles, we support our people to build meaningful connections and make a real impact by delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Our accessible and supportive leaders provide the resources, professional development and opportunities for career growth you need to succeed. Live your best work/life in an inclusive, people-centred environment, where our values are deeply lived, your safety and well-being are a priority and your contribution is celebrated. Feel uplifted by our supportive and respectful culture, where purposeful work connects us and everything we do.

Advertisement closes Sunday 21 December. 

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and the position may be filled before the ad closes. 

We are not currently accepting candidates from recruitment agencies.