Communications & Content Lead
Occupational Therapy Australia
$90k plus super
Melbourne Fitzroy, 3065
Full Time, Permanent
Hybrid working (2-3 days WFH)
About the Company
Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is the NFP, national peak body for over 12,000 occupational therapists and students, championing member value through advocacy, professional development and strategic communications. You’ll join a collaborative, values-led team committed to progressing the profession and its impact across Australia.
Vision: Empowering OTs and their communities.
Purpose: Protecting and progressing occupational therapy in Australia.
Pillars: Progress, Pride, Empowerment & Connection
About the Role
As Communications & Content Lead, you’ll shape OTA’s voice across publications, web, email and social. You’ll write, edit and project manage flagship publications including the quarterly member magazine and annual report, deliver engaging newsletters and advocacy updates, and apply content marketing to lift engagement, brand and member value.
About the Person
You are a creative, organised and adaptable communicator who loves turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories. With strong writing and editing skills, you thrive in busy environments, balancing multiple projects and deadlines with curiosity and confidence. Collaborative and consistent in upholding brand voice, you bring valuable experience from a membership association, peak body, healthcare, advocacy or not-for-profit setting.
Duties
- Lead communications and content strategy across publications, website, newsletters and social media
- Write, edit, and project manage the quarterly magazine and annual report
- Deliver engaging member newsletters, CPD promotions and advocacy communications
- Source and share member stories and case studies that showcase OT impact
- Manage OTA’s website content with a clear strategy, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and relevance
- Apply content marketing and analytics to optimise performance
- Uphold OTA’s brand voice and editorial guidelines across all content
- Collaborate across teams to ensure consistent messaging for campaigns and projects
Skills/Experience
- Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, PR or related discipline
- Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling across print, digital and social
- Experience producing publications and working with designers
- Experience producing content for websites, social media, SEO/SEM and EDM campaigns
- Proficiency with CRM/CMS, Canva, Photoshop, Campaign Monitor and related tools
- Strong Organisational and project management skills to deliver multiple communications projects
- Ability to collaborate across teams, apply brand voice consistently and engage diverse audiences
- Background in membership organisations, healthcare or NFPs is highly regarded
Benefits of working at OTA
- Hybrid working model (2–3 days WFH, flexible hours)
- Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program
- Birthday leave – enjoy your special day off
- Half-day health check leave each year
- “Work from Anywhere” policy – up to 4 weeks interstate or overseas
If you’re looking to grow your communications career in a purpose-led, collaborative environment where your work makes an impact, APPLY NOW
Revise Recruitment embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
