• Exciting leadership role within a feminist, member-based organisation
• Raise and strengthen the profile of the specialist family violence sector
• Drive an advocacy and change narrative to prevent and respond to family violence
• Work for an organisation that is committed to access and inclusion and is currently working towards achieving the Rainbow tick
• Generous salary packaging for living expenses, and additional meals and entertainment packaging (total of $18,550)

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

In 2021, Domestic Violence Victoria (DV Vic) and the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) merged to become a new entity – Safe and Equal.

Safe and Equal is the peak body for specialist family violence services that provide support to victim survivors in Victoria. We are an independent, non-government organisation that leads, organises, advocates for, and acts on behalf of our members – with a focus across the continuum from primary prevention through to response and recovery.

We work towards a world beyond family and gender-based violence, where women, children and all people from marginalised communities are safe, thriving and respected.

We apply a specialist lens across primary prevention, early intervention, response and recovery to:

• Develop practice and support workforces
• Strengthen and connect organisations, sectors and systems
• Build momentum for social change
• Build a strong peak organisation

Safe and Equal’s work is informed by the experiences of adult and child victim-survivors impacted by family violence.

Safe and Equal is committed to providing flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of colour, young people, older people, women, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, intersex or queer people. We recognise the strength and value in diversity and difference, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

THE ROLE

In line with the organisation’s purpose and strategic plan, the Communications Manager will work closely with the Executive Director, Policy, Communications and Engagement and the Communications Team to design, develop and implement a program of work focused on:

• Raising and strengthening the profile of the specialist family violence sector
• Expanding and deepening the peak’s engagement with our membership base
• Driving a change narrative to prevent and respond to family violence across communities and settings
• Extending the reach and deepening engagement with the peak’s advocacy, professional development, capability building, sector development, thought leadership and awareness raising activity

The Communications Manager is responsible for the day to day management, coordination and support for all BAU and project based communications, media and engagement activity, with support from the Executive Director and a multidisciplinary Communications Team.

For more information about the key responsibilities of the role, download the position description attached.

Skills and experience:

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (for example, in communications, journalism, community engagement or public policy) or commensurate experience

• At least 5 years’ relevant experience, ideally including within the public or community sector
• Experience in staff supervision, team development and/or program oversight
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, demonstrating accuracy, creativity and a knack for presenting complex information in a clear and engaging way, across a range of formats
• An understanding of the determinants, dynamics and impacts of family and gender based violence
• Experience in media, journalism or public relations, or in media engagement in a community services or advocacy context
• Experience successfully developing strategic goals into actionable projects, strategies and implementation plans, including managing multiple and sometimes competing priorities

More important than any of these points are your enthusiasm, energy and whether you’re the right fit for our team. If you’re interested in the role but unsure about any of the selection criteria – or if you have any other questions about this position – contact Louise Simms on [email protected] using the subject line: Communications Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience as we will to progress interviews earlier for the right candidates.