Position Available: Assembly Communications and Content Coordinator

Are you a compelling communicator, writer and content whiz? The communications team of the Uniting Church in Australia is recruiting for a Communications and Content Coordinator.

In this position you'll find creative and engaging ways to tell the story of the faith, mission and ministry of one of Australia's largest churches.

Collaborating with the small but dynamic Assembly communications team, you’ll identify, develop, and curate content from across the Assembly, its agencies and the wider UCA that reflects UCA values and identity and aligns with the Assembly brand.

You will execute engaging and innovative communications for Assembly channels, including delivering a national newsletter and managing social media platforms. Have the opportunity to contribute to a new communications strategy at an exciting time of strategic review.

This role is for four-days per week and remote/hybrid working arrangements are available. Applicants with an existing understanding of or experience working within the Uniting Church will be highly regarded.

What you will be doing: 

• Identifying, crafting, and curating compelling content for key Assembly communication channels, including a national eDM, social media platforms, and web. 
• Assisting with written and other communications that support the Assembly’s public voice and advocacy. 
• Assisting with compiling and proofing resources and communications related to Assembly events or initiatives. 
• Develop metrics to analyse the effectiveness of Assembly communications and make recommendations based on actionable insights. 
• Graphic design including developing social media assets and fliers. 
• Uploading content to and making edits to the Assembly website. 
• Identify potential content creation tools to streamline communications and improve efficiency. 
• Some photography and assistance with video production where required. 

What you will need: 

• Undergraduate degree in Media, Communications, Digital Media, and/or another relevant discipline, or proven experience in a similar role; 
• A strong understanding of eDM tools including Mailchimp. 
• A strong understanding of the social media landscape and proven capacity to write engaging content for social media. 
• Mid-weight graphic design skills or proven capacity to create compelling visual content. 
• A current and valid Working with Children Check and National Police Records Clearance.   

Highly Regarded 

• Understanding of and experience working within the Uniting Church in Australia. 
• Theological qualifications or competencies. 
• Experience pitching to media.

For a conversation about the role or for a copy of the Position Description please contact Bethany Broadstock, National Manager - Media and Communications: bethanyb@nat.uca.org.au