• Maternity Leave – Maximum Term Contract

The Geelong Animal Welfare Society (GAWS) is a not for profit leading animal welfare organisation providing a range of services including shelter, pound and community veterinary services to the Geelong region. The organisation has a long and proud history having serviced the local community for over 65 years.

The Role

The Manager is an integral position at GAWS as it contributes to the organisation’s ability to maintain its sustainability as an animal welfare organisation. It raises the profile of GAWS to increase the level of financial support from the local community and businesses through the development and implementation of community engagement plans, strategic marketing, and fundraising activities and programs.

Working closely with the Marketing Officer this is a true opportunity to make a difference for the animals and the Geelong community with free range to be creative and own the functions.

This is a busy role in an organisation with limited resources. The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer; is part time with flexibility on hours and days. Details will be agreed with the successful candidate.

Who are you?

• Experienced professional in marketing and fundraising
• Hands-on and outcome-focused professional
• Excellent skills in copy-writing and content management creation for website, direct communications, social media and public relations
• Experience in marketing and fundraising campaign management
• Ability to identify opportunities and work with internal and stakeholders to get things done
• Ability to handle competing priorities, sound judgement to manage operational matters in a timely manner.

The successful applicant for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment Police Check and provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.

Request for job description and job applications should be directed to [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Marketing and Communications enquiry via EthicalJobs only. We invite you to apply as soon as possible as we will progress applications as we receive them.