Talent Locker is proud to be recruiting on behalf of Ronald McDonald House Sydney.

This is an initial 12 month fixed term contract with a view to going permanent.

This is an opportunity to use your communication and storytelling skills to make a genuine difference to the lives of seriously ill children and their families.

As Communications Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the voice of one of Australia's most respected charities. Working closely with the Digital Marketing & Communications Manager, you'll develop compelling fundraising communications, donor journeys, family stories, media opportunities and ambassador engagement programs that inspire support and drive meaningful impact.

Based at Ronald McDonald House Randwick, you'll collaborate across fundraising, partnerships, marketing and family services teams to bring the charity's mission to life through authentic storytelling and engaging communications.

What you'll be doing:

• Developing fundraising communications across appeals, donor updates, EDMs and stewardship campaigns
• Creating and managing donor journeys across individual giving, regular giving, community fundraising, peer-to-peer campaigns and bequests
• Interviewing families, supporters and volunteers to create powerful case studies and impact stories
• Building and maintaining relationships with families and ambassadors to support storytelling opportunities
• Managing media opportunities and working with external media agencies
• Supporting ambassador recruitment, engagement and advocacy initiatives
• Writing and reviewing website content, campaign messaging and digital communications
• Assisting with grant applications, partnership proposals and supporter reports
• Supporting communications for major fundraising and capital campaigns
• Ensuring a consistent voice and message across all communications channels

What we're looking for:

• 3-5+ years' experience in communications, public relations, content development or fundraising communications
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills
• Experience developing customer, supporter or donor communication journeys
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Ability to write for multiple audiences across a range of channels
• Highly organised with strong project management capabilities
• A genuine passion for purpose-driven work and community impact

Highly regarded:

• Experience within the not-for-profit sector
• Media relations experience
• Ambassador or advocacy program experience
• Grant writing or funding proposal experience
• Experience using CRM and email marketing platforms

Why join Ronald McDonald House Sydney?

Ronald McDonald House Sydney provides accommodation and support for families with seriously ill children undergoing treatment. Every day, the organisation helps families stay together during some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

This role offers the opportunity to tell those stories, amplify their impact and help drive fundraising outcomes that directly support children and families when they need it most.

To apply, please submit your CV via Seek.

Talent Locker is managing this recruitment process on behalf of Ronald McDonald House Sydney.