• Newly created position - make it your own
• Join a growing NFP organisation
• Immediate start available
• $84,434 - $88,268 + super & generous salary packaging benefits

Good Shepherd

Our strategy outlines the world we want to see and our role advancing in it. It also speaks to the positive impact we will deliver to support women, girls and families to be safe, secure, strong and connected. We are committed to tackling the issues of our time which adversely affect them. We work to advance equity and social justice and support our communities to thrive.

We seek to increase economic participation and wellbeing, to build resilience, improve safety and bring about system change. We offer microfinance programs and products, financial counselling and coaching, family violence support, parenting programs and playgroups, education programs and community houses. These services are complemented by research and advocacy to address the underlying structural causes of injustice, exclusion, and inequality.

About the role

The Marketing Lead will be responsible for leading the marketing of 2 Good Shepherd services:

1. Victorian Power Saving Bonus (0.6 FTE)

This role leads the promotion of and engagement in the one-off Victorian Power Saving Bonus for households on low incomes, for Good Shepherd in partnership with Neighbourhood Houses Victoria. The role will work in close collaboration with the Engagement Manager – Economic Wellbeing, the PSB project and marketing teams, Neighbourhood Houses Victoria, Victorian Government DELWP and Victorian Energy Compare.

The role will be responsible for driving eligible PSB applications and access to energy affordability advice through Good Shepherd’s phone-based Contact Centre, 3 x Good Money Stores and 400 x Neighbourhood Houses across Victoria. The marketing of this program will be heavily reliant on leveraging Good Shepherd’s existing community networks and initiating new community engagement opportunities.

2. Financial Independence Hub (FIH) (0.4 FTE)

This role leads the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of the marketing and engagement plan for FIH, a free, confidential, personalised service supporting people impacted by financial abuse across Australia to build their financial independence and achieve their goals.

This is a full time, fixed term contract until 31 January 2022. Part time (min 0.8 EFT) will be considered.

About you

To be considered for this position, you will possess:

• Formal qualifications in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Experience in the development of marketing and engagement plans that leverage community networks and relationships to drive community participation.
• Experience in the tactical delivery, monitoring and evaluation of marketing and engagement activities to meet strategic goals.
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders, including community organisations, and the ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships.
• Understanding of family and domestic abuse, social justice and community capability building concepts.
• Experience in a client-centred approach to service delivery at all times
• A satisfactory National Police Check
• A satisfactory International Police Check (if you have resided outside of Australia within the last 5 years)
• A current Employee Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) or state equivalent

Why Good Shepherd?

At Good Shepherd, each member of our team is valued, we strive to support people to grow both personally and professionally. We offer generous conditions and flexible working hours to support employees to balance their personal and work life.

Benefits include:

• Salary packaging (which can add up to $18,000 in tax-free pay per year)
• Paid study leave
• Paid parental leave
• Gifted leave at Christmas and Easter
• Additional purchased annual leave
• Flexible work hours/working from home where possible
• Long service leave due after 10 years, with access after seven
• Employee Assistance Program, a free and confidential counselling service

To find out more about the role and to review the position description please explore our website: www.goodshep.org.au.

In line with various State Government's COVID-19 health and safety requirements, Good Shepherd’s assessment and induction processes may be facilitated remotely using various online tools. The People and Culture Team in collaboration with hiring managers will work with you to find the most appropriate method to ensure your safety and wellbeing and that of our employees.

We recognise the rich diversity of people across Australia. We are committed to ensuring that our team is reflective of the diverse community we serve and to supporting a culture of equity, inclusion and diversity.

Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand is a Child Safe employer. Employment is subject to satisfactory referee checks, a current employment working with Children Check, National Criminal History check and proof of the right to work in Australia.