Communication Officer

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Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH)

Hybrid
  • Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Hybrid
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Part-time/ Pro-rata
  • Length of contract: Permanent
  • Deadline: 31/12/2025
  • Location: Australia
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Context


Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH) is a national, community-based organisation which is led by and for women and gender diverse people from migrant and refugee backgrounds. We advocate and educate to strengthen the health, wellbeing, safety and leadership of migrant and refugee women and gender diverse people in Australia.

MCWH works together with migrant and refugee women, community organisations, health practitioners, employers, communities and governments to build and share knowledge, achieve equity and improve health and wellbeing for migrant and refugee women and gender diverse people.

The purpose of the Communications Officer position is to support the implementation of MCWH communications strategies and action plans through content development, layout and social media engagement.

In line with the exceptions and exemptions outlined in the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, Section 28, MCWH actively seeks to employ women and gender diverse people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.



Position objectives

MCWH’s vision is for migrant and refugee women and gender diverse people to be free from all forms of discrimination, to have autonomy over their lives, and experience health equity, wellbeing and safety in society.

The Communications Officer will conduct day to day communications in line with communications strategies and plans and to support MCWH projects and core advocacy campaigns and activity.

Organisational relationships
Internal

The Communications Officer reports directly to the Communications Manager and is a member of the Communications Department which sits in the Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement Pillar.

This role works collaboratively within the Communications Department and works with staff members across the organisation to support projects and programs as required.

External

Relevant state and local government departments; funding bodies; state and regional research, service delivery and policy bodies; media; community organisations, Victorian Women’s Health Services and migrant and refugee women and gender diverse people.

Extent of Authority

Day-to-day implementation of activities as directed.

Selection Criteria
  • Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in communications, media, design, or a related field.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in a social media or communications role.
  • Excellent written and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for diverse audiences and platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience managing organisational social media, including developing content calendars, writing captions, creating designs and reels, scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and reporting on analytics.
  • Proven ability to design and produce high-quality communications materials using Canva and other design tools.
  • Proficiency in using digital communications tools such as social media scheduling platforms (e.g. Later), Mailchimp, Humanitix, and SharePoint.
  • Experience using Google Analytics (GA4) and applying insights to communications planning.
  • Strong project and campaign planning skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, translators, and external suppliers.
  • Commitment to, and understanding of, migrant and refugee women’s issues from an intersectional feminist perspective.

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