Introduction

12 months contract, Fulltime role based in AVI Head Office in Fitzroy

Total Remuneration Package between $86,092 to $95,658 with salary packaging benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

An exciting opportunity to join the Australian Volunteers Program as the Digital Storyteller!

AVI supports the implementation of the Australian Volunteers Program on behalf of the Australian Government.

The Australian Volunteers Program enables skilled Australian volunteers to support partner organisations in 26 countries across the Pacific, Asia and Africa to progress their development objectives.

Description

The Digital Storyteller plans and creates social media and multimedia content to attract target audiences to engage with the Australian Volunteers Program.

Understanding social media trends, identifying story opportunities and a creative approach to content development will be key to bringing the Australian Volunteers Program’s social media channels to life.

Download the Job Description here

Skills And Experiences

This role will suit someone with:

Demonstrated excellence in producing engaging social media content on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X in a variety of formats specific to different audience needs.

Experience working in fast moving environments to meet tight deadlines

Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders

Experience working and managing projects with multiple stakeholders

Developed reporting skills and the ability to analyse social media performance metrics to optimise strategies and content.

Exceptional writing skills, including a versatile writing style that appeals to various audiences across a range of mediums.

Strong editing skills and a high level of online literacy with basic photography skills suitable for social media content.

A creative flare for design and experience using design tools such as Canva to create visually engaging content.

Experience in creating short form videos and reels, shot from a mobile phone and edited using creative design tools such as Canva.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a team.

Tertiary qualifications in Digital Media, Professional Writing, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years' experience)

In return, you will:

Join a long-standing not-for-profit organisation with a rich history and a team of passionate individuals.

Have the best of both worlds with our inner-city office in the heart of Fitzroy, Naarm / Melbourne, and flexible work arrangements for remote work

Be offered a competitive remuneration package. In addition, you may access generous salary packaging of up to $15,900/year and $2,650 for meal/entertainment expenses.

Application Procedure:

For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please see the Position Description on the AVI website here and submit a cover letter and a current resume

Application Closing date: Sunday, 27 April 2025. Please note: applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis prior to the closing date and interested applicants are encouraged to submit as early as possible.

AVI is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the delivery of all our work.  We are committed to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and fraud prevention. We have robust screening procedures for all staff. This screening includes criminal record checks and referee checks prior to commencement and throughout employment.

AVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVI actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. AVI will provide reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants with disability.

Your privacy is important to AVI.  It is the policy of AVI to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the AVI Privacy Policy which is available upon request.

Australian Volunteers Program is funded by the Australian Government and managed in consortia by AVI, DT Global and Alinea International.

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