Communications Manager, Diocese of Parramatta
- Work in a purpose-driven organisation
- Create meaningful impact on the people in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains
- Varied and interesting role
About the Role
The Communications Team at the Diocese of Parramatta is evolving and growing! We are after a senior-level strategic Communications Manager who can drive the communications strategy for the Catholic Church and its agencies and ministries. These include our parishes, social services for the disadvantaged and marginalised, youth programs, families, childcare and education, healthcare, social justice and ecology and many more in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Reporting and working closely with the Diocesan Head of Communications and Engagement, the Communications Manager is responsible for our news outlet – Catholic Outlook – as well as partnering with different business units and agencies across the organisation to help solve their communications needs.
This role is as diverse and creative as you are willing to make it. With the ability to work across a multitude of communications areas – internal and external communications, brand, creative, digital, social, issues and media management to name a few, this role will provide you the ability to continue to be inspired and excited by the work as well as the many ways to be professionally and personally developed.
About You
You have over 8 years of experience in a similar role covering traditional and digital communications, with the ability to stay abreast of trends in this space. You have demonstrated knowledge of both mainstream and niche digital platforms and can implement successful comms strategies as well as SEO, SEM and SMM strategies. You have a strong track record of working with people from all backgrounds and creating a great work atmosphere. You have a demonstrated understanding and preparedness to commit to the ethos and values of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Parramatta. You have excellent stakeholder management skills, along with outstanding written and verbal skills. You develop well-thought strategies based on data and insights and execute to the highest level. Overall, you are a positive and enthusiastic communications professional, looking for the next rewarding step in your career.
About us
The Diocese of Parramatta is home to more than 330,000 Catholics and is one of the most diverse and fastest-growing dioceses in Australia. The Diocese is made up of 47 parishes and 80 Catholic schools across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and includes a number of agencies which assist the Bishop in the pastoral care of the community. We are passionate about Social Justice, Mission and Service.
Learn more about us via the Diocese of Parramatta website.
What we Value
We pride ourselves on living the values of Collaborate, Respect, Strive and Celebrate. Check out our values video below!
Join our team!
If this sounds like your kind of role and you believe you meet the above criteria, then we would love to hear from you!
Applications for the position should include:
- A covering letter explaining why you are interested in the position, why you’re a good fit, and how you meet the Essential Requirements in ‘About You’ above.
- Curriculum Vitae.
For a confidential chat, please email your details to parracatholicjobs@parracatholic.org, and a member from our friendly team will call you. Applications close 10pm on Wednesday 1 November 2023.
