In-House Agency Careers

Full time | Surry Hills, NSW

What’s the role?

This role is responsible for overseeing all of the creative and design work delivered out of Roller (News Corp Australia's in house creative agency) as well as leading the design team within the agency. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to generate and execute creative concepts and content deliverables for clients.

• Work with GM Roller to drive change through demonstrative approach to quality design, advising and coaching creatives in your team as the exemplary creative, that is the expert of your team in their skillset.

• Lead and manage a team of designers and art directors effectively. Cascade messages, provide feedback and support team growth.

• Confidently present creative work to clients and teams, supported by clear rationale.

• Oversee project timelines and quality, ensuring correct styles, templates, and high standards.

• Stay current with industry trends to drive competitive advantage and contribute to brainstorming for client revenue opportunities.

• Drive innovative thinking and challenging the status quo within the commercial business.

• Contribute to an innovative and client focused culture

Who are you?

• High level conceptual skills in print, digital, video, stills, animation and campaign creative

• High level of artistic skills in all relevant design packages, such as Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Bonzai and/or Google Web Designer & Figma.

• Proficient use of Adobe Creative Cloud (libraries and systems)

• Previous experience in leading and managing a creative team

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate artistic changes in a clear and concise way to range of stakeholders

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to work fast, work to deadlines without compromising quality behind concept

• Proactive and positive attitude towards work

News Benefits

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices) 

• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition

• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services

• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities.

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionWe know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visitwww.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.

Creative Director - Art Direction

St John Ambulance WA 

Belmont, Perth WA

Art Direction (Advertising, Arts & Media)

Full time

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.   

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  

• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  

• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

A job to be proud of:

As the Creative Director – Art Direction, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of St John WA's visual identity, building engagement through intrigue and helping us be known (and loved!) for more than First Aid and Ambulance.

Together with our superb Creative Director - Copywriting, you will be our brand protectors and custodians, dialling up our storytelling capability, driving consistency, and championing the power of creativity to drive commercial outcomes.

As a senior member of the team, you will act as the brand custodian and mentor, entrusted with fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We are counting on you to create work that truly makes a difference.

This position is a permanent full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, based in our Belmont Office.

What you’ll do:

• Lead external and internal creative communication with a focus on visual concepting and execution.

• Develop a best-in-class creative team.

• Create and pitch work that shifts perceptions and advances the brand.

• liaise with, educate and influence internal and external stakeholders.

• Establish a creative process suitable for a large and varied organisation.

As St John WA’s Creative Director – Art Direction, you will have a senior role in the in-house creative studio. You will lead the production, from concept to completed work, of creative across all media. You will work  alongside the Create Director – Copy and develop St John WA’s capability as the brand evolves.

 What you’ll need:

• A portfolio that demonstrates award-winning commercial work

• Development of brand identity and strategy

• Experience working with national and international brands

• Strong experience in leading and mentoring creatives

• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Suite

What’s in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment within a positive and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement

• 17.5% leave loading

• Competitive remuneration package

• Salary packaging options up to $18,500 per annum

• Free emergency ambulance cover

• Free first aid training

• Corporate Uniform 

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now".

Alternatively, if you have any questions, please contact Careers on (08) 9334 1436 or via email at Lena.Lee@stjohnwa.com.au

Applications close on Tuesday 11 February 2025 at 6pm.

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John

Please note that applications received by email will not be accepted.

Click here to apply

Job description

Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by Cancer.

• Bring your PR and storytelling expertise to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do!

• Based in Newtown, Sydney. Hybrid balance.

• Permanent part-time, 4 days per week

• $120,000 FTE + super and benefits

Our commitment

Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do we. Canteen welcomes people with diverse sexualities, gender identities and intersex variations and from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities.

We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength and are committed to working towards being an organisation that is inclusive of all individuals, so we can create a more vibrant and innovative culture.

Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land.

We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages.

About us

Canteen is all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change!

We are now seeking a PR Manager, who will play a pivotal role in identifying stories, honing ‘the hook’ and successfully pitching and securing high impact media coverage.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communications, you will work closely with a broad range of internal stakeholders and manage external agencies as required. Canteen is turning 40 in 2025, and we have lots of incredible stories to tell.

Will you be the PR Manager who ensures they get seen, heard and shared? By understanding what’s hitting the headlines or trending on social, you will develop and execute a PR strategy to drive awareness, policy change and fundraising that helps get young people through a world turned upside down by cancer.

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) + 17.5% leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week.

• Early access to long service leave

• Learning & Development opportunities.

About our role

• Develop and execute the annual Canteen PR plan in line with the wider Marketing & Fundraising strategy

• Leverage earned media to build awareness and celebrate key milestones, flagship campaigns and advocacy moments (including the 40th Anniversary of Canteen in 2025)

• Position Canteen as a thought leader and subject matter expert on youth cancer.

• Train, prepare and support key spokespeople across Canteen, including our youth ambassadors.

• Develop a crisis communications plan and protocol for Canteen.

• Collate and disseminate regular reports including Canteen media coverage and sector-relevant news updates to key stakeholders

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to identify PR opportunities.

• Manage external agencies as required.

• Develop and manage the PR budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in public relations, communications, journalism or related field or equivalent professional experience.

• 5+ years of experience in a media relations role.

• Proven ability to identify stories, develop newsworthy angles and secure media coverage.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively cultivate and manage brand ambassador relationships.

• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.

• Strong understanding of the media landscape, including social media platforms, and the role they play in communications.

• Passion for the not for profit sector and a commitment to making a difference.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication.

• Warm, compassionate, and friendly approach to supporting our young people.

If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, Apply Now.

We’d love to see some examples of your work, so please include a portfolio if you have one. We’ll review applications regularly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you have questions, please reach out to Lee.Grewal@canteen.org.au, using the subject line: Public Relations Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.

• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.

• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.

• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.

Click here to apply