Media & Advocacy Specialist
Media & Advocacy Specialist
Media & Advocacy Specialist
- 498117
- Baulkham Hills, NSW, Australia, 2153
- Max Term Part-Time
• Fast-paced, friendly and energetic team with great culture
• Drive PR and media campaigns that will change lives and attitudes
• Share stories about the people, issues and communities BaptistCare supports
At BaptistCare, people are at the heart of everything we do. As our new Media & Advocacy Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping conversations that matter, from aged care reform to community housing, domestic and family violence, volunteering, and more. Working nationally across NSW, ACT, WA, SA, VIC and TAS, you’ll partner with our Media, Communications and Advocacy teams, as well as senior leaders to craft campaigns, build media impact, and help influence public debate and policy, ensuring the voices of our customers and communities are heard where they matter most.
About the role:
This isn’t your standard comms gig. This is national advocacy and media with purpose.
As our Media & Advocacy Specialist, you’ll support, build and protect the reputation of BaptistCare while helping to advance our advocacy agenda. You’ll work closely with the Media & PR Manager, the Head of Media & Communications, and the Advocacy team to activate PR, media, and advocacy strategies across the country.
One day you might be writing a media release on aged care funding reform, the next you’ll be packaging up stories of women experiencing domestic and family violence, or pitching a thought leadership piece on the future of housing affordability. You’ll be shaping narratives that matter, creating campaigns that influence decision-makers, and helping ensure the voices of our customers and staff are heard where it counts.
You’ll contribute to media and public affairs opportunities, draft campaign messaging and briefing notes, and support senior leaders in their advocacy work with government and sector partners. You’ll also play a role in supporting local teams to grab hyper-local advocacy opportunities, ensuring their voices are amplified through smart communication and media strategies.
You’ll be at your best when it’s busy, juggling priorities, and driving conversations that lead to change. And yes, like all PR, you’ll sometimes take those after-hours calls, but you’ll be backed by a supportive team that works hard and laughs harder.
This is a maximum term, for up to 12 months, part (4 days/wk) national role, working across NSW, ACT, WA, SA, VIC and TAS. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly, purpose-driven team making a difference every day. Some travel may be required.
We are also recruiting a three-day week Media & PR Specialist. Either role might be great for you.
Why Join Us?
At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. We offer competitive salaries, tax-free salary packaging up to $18,550*, discounted gym memberships, and novated car leasing. Enjoy work-life balance with flexible arrangements and additional leave options. Benefit from our health and wellbeing initiatives, including free counselling, spiritual support, and nutrition advice. Advance your career with study assistance up to $3000 per year and access to learning and development programs and courses like LinkedIn Learning!
About you:
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Formal qualifications or equivalent experience in PR, communications, journalism, political science, or a related field.
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At least 5 years’ experience in a media, PR, advocacy, or public affairs role, ideally in a not-for-profit or social policy environment.
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Strong writing and storytelling skills, from campaign messaging to op-eds, from briefing notes to compelling human stories.
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Solid grasp of the media and political landscape, with the ability to tailor messages for journalists, government, sector leaders, and communities.
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Experience in issues and crisis management; responsive, thoughtful, and fast.
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Knowledge of government processes, or experience influencing policy debates, is a big plus.
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AI? Yep, you use this carefully as a thinking partner to spark ideas, optimise your work, and streamline the boring stuff, while always applying good judgment to keep our voice and values front and centre.
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Highly organised, energetic, and confident; you thrive on multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
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Natural relationship builder across stakeholders including media, employees, customers, and community.
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Team player to your core, but also able to drive your own projects end-to-end.
Ready to help shape the future of BaptistCare? Apply now and join an organisation where your work truly matters!
As part of your application, please include or provide links to two writing samples.
About Us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Across Act, NSW, SA, Vic & WA, BaptistCare employs over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.
Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.
BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ
Recruitment Agencies: Please note, this position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.