About OUR VILLAGE (PREVIOUSLY ST KILDA MUMS, GEELONG MUMS, EUREKA MUMS)

Our vision is a future where we share more, waste less and care for every child. Our Village collects, sorts and redistributes essential nursery equipment, clothing, books and toys for babies and children in response to requests from a statewide network of social workers and Maternal & Child Health Nurses.

• Are you a strategic communications professional genuinely interested in a role with purpose and passion?
• Love to work for a charity that makes a real difference to the lives of babies and children across Victoria?
• Ready to play a key role in deepening our relationships with our amazing supporters and take our communications to the next level?

IF THE ANSWER IS YES, THEN WE HAVE THE ROLE FOR YOU!

Our Village (previously St Kilda Mums, Geelong Mums, Eureka Mums) is seeking a new Communications Manager to help us achieve the ambitious goals in our new strategy and reach every Victorian child that needs us by 2030. We’re looking for an amazing communicator who can bring their expertise to build awareness of our work and drive increased donations of money, of pre-loved goods and of people volunteering their time.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position covers all aspects of external and internal communications including but not limited to, marketing, digital, PR and brand management. This position will also lead and manage the planning, delivery and evaluation of the Our Village events portfolio.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications, the role manages one direct report. It is hoped that as communications supports greater income growth, the communications team will increase in size over time.

The position will require some occasional travel to complete fundraising activities.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experience in a similar role with demonstrated knowledge in communications and marketing
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional presentation, project management and communication skills
• Positive, engaging, and approachable attitude with a strong client-service focus and commitment

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

• Hybrid role with flexibility to work from home (role can be based at our offices in Clayton or Geelong)
• Attractive salary package including Tax-Free Salary Packaging
• Generous leave provisions including 17.5% leave loading and ability to purchase additional leave
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Any questions can be addressed to: [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Manager - Clayton / Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.

Applications close on the advertised date (applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, early applications are encouraged).

All offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory Police Check and provision of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement. To be considered for this role you must have the right to live and work in Australia.