Communication and Training Support Officer

The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) is the peak representative body for the social and community service sector and people living with disadvantage and inequality in the ACT.

ACTCOSS works to ensure that government policy improves the lives of people who face disadvantage and that community service organisations are adequately resourced and supported ACTCOSS is a member of the nationwide COSS network, made up of each state and territory COSS and our national body, the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS).

The opportunity

This position is ideal for anyone who wishes to use their communications, events management, marketing, social media or stakeholder relationship management skills for the goal of creating a more equal and fair society.

The Communication and Training Support Officer plays a key role in ensuring that ACTCOSS communications, events and training are both professional and run efficiently. They facilitate engaging communications, event experiences and training for ACTCOSS members and sector colleagues.

This position will support the work of the entire organisation and work closely with all teams and the CEO in line with the ACTCOSS Strategic Plan. It provides the successful candidate a broad and engaging workload, with an opportunity to work in a small but dedicated staff team working across policy, communications, sector development and administration.

Further details of the specific responsibilities and tasks of the role can be found in the attached Position Description.

ACTCOSS makes every effort to provide a flexible work environment, allowing substantial employee control of their working hours, among other benefits.

Remuneration

ACTCOSS has above-award pay and conditions as part of the ACT Community Sector Multiple Enterprise Agreement (MEA).

The position will be classified under the SCHADS award as Level 3 or 4, dependent on qualifications, skills and experience of the employee.  The annual full-time wage (38hrs) is currently $77,298 to $91,490 plus 12% superannuation.

The successful applicant must have the right to live and work in Australia.

To apply

Applications need to include a current CV and a 1-2 page covering letter which addresses the essential selection criteria. If you have additional skills or qualifications listed as ‘highly regarded’, please respond to these as well. Please email applications to [email protected].

Please phone 02 6202 7200, email [email protected] or visit www.actcoss.org.au for more information, or a copy of the position description and selection criteria (also available on this page).

All enquiries and applications for this position will be treated confidentially, and information collected held in accordance with our ACTCOSS Privacy Policy.

Supporting Material

PD: Communications and Training Support Officer