• Lead the development and execution of our communication strategies 
• Split your time between the office and WFH 
• Competitive salary with significant salary packaging benefits

ABOUT CHF

As the national peak body for Australian health consumers, Consumers Health Forum has an ambitious agenda to expand our reach and influence. CHF is committed to ensuring consumers are engaged and supported to co-design and advocate for a better health system. We represent consumers’ needs and amplify their voices.

As an employer, CHF also has a person-centred approach that listens and supports. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diversity, collaboration and trust. We will give you the flexibility to bring your best self to work but need team members who can work both independently and across functions.

Most of all, we need people who can be relied upon to get the job done.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager, Communications reports to the Director, Advocacy and Engagement. This role can be based in either Melbourne or Canberra, with hybrid working arrangements available. The role may involve some occasional interstate travel.

You will lead the development of strategic communication initiatives that amplify CHF’s reputation, deepens engagement with members and stakeholders, and support advocacy objectives.

The role focuses on strategic storytelling, brand positioning, communications and marketing, campaign design, internal communications, and the continuous improvement of CHF’s digital and traditional channels.

ABOUT YOU

You should have:

• Commitment to achieving and upholding the CHF vision, mission and values.
• Extensive experience in strategic communications, brand management or marketing roles with tertiary qualifications in either Communications, Marketing or Public Relations.
• Demonstrated success leading communications and marketing projects with measurable outcomes.
• Outstanding written, visual and digital content development skills across multiple channels.
• Strong experience in storytelling, particularly ethical collection and use of personal narratives.
• Proven ability to build and grow audience engagement through strategic communications and digital marketing.
• High digital literacy, including CMS platforms, social media management tools, EDM platforms and analytics tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects to deadline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and Acrobat (PDF).

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH CHF

• Our recent staff engagement survey results provided positive employee sentiments.
• Generous salary packaging arrangements and leave entitlements.
• Share your working time between our office and home.
• Melbourne or Canberra based.
• A strong commitment to your professional growth and development.

Note: You must have the right to work in Australia and demonstrate the absence of a relevant criminal history to be appointed. A current Working with Children’s check and/or Working with Vulnerable People check is also required. This role is offered on a full-time, two years fixed term basis.

For more information, please contact Tony James at [email protected] using the subject line: Manager, Communications - Canberra / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications are to be sent via the Ethical Jobs portal at the "Apply Now" link. Applications will be received until close of business Friday 23 May 2025.

A position description is attached. We thank you for your interest in the role and please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.