We are looking for a Communications Manager

We are looking for someone who will be responsible for building our public profile and promoting our work to the media and a diverse range of stakeholders.

This role is about making sure that the world knows about CPD. That means promoting our research, publications and events through mainstream media, marketing, and social media.

Someone with lots of energy and a passion for working towards a fair and sustainable future. We'd also like you to be able to demonstrate a strong mix of the following skills:

Media – You'll need the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts and to maximize media coverage of CPD research.

Communication – Communicating ideas in plain, accessible language is what CPD is about! We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, as you will be required to draft media releases, fundraising materials and other communications. You will also be involved in the development and implementation of media and communication strategies for separate research program s and the organisation as a whole.

Publicity and marketing – You should have experience in publicity and marketing and in coordinating editing, designing and producing promotional materials. Experience working in a non-profit environment or on a tight budget would be a plus: you'll need to be able to use your creativity and contacts to make a small pot of money go a long way. You should also be proficient in the use of social media and website content management.

Flexibility and great organising skills – the CPD is a small outfit with limited resources. You'll be an important member of a small team, so you'll need to be reliable, resourceful, creative, and able to make things happen quickly, effectively, and with minimal supervision.

And for bonus points it would be great if you had:

Experience using WordPressFundraising experience (especially online fundraising for small regular donations)Web-design, graphic design or desktop publishing skillsExperience dealing with designers, web designers, printers, etc

The position is based in CPD's Sydney CBD office. Employment is for 3 days per week at $60,000 pro rata plus 9% super. Initial employment will be for a 3-month trial period. A review will then be conducted, with a view to making the position permanent

If this sounds like a job for you then please send an email briefly outlining your skills in the above areas and a copy of your CV to marian.spencer@cpd.org.au