About the Role

This part time (0.6FTE) FTE Marketing & Communications Manager role is responsible for leading and delivering all marketing and communications activities for SRI. This is a pivotal role in a small organisation where you will have end-to-end ownership of the function.

You will develop and implement SRI’s marketing and communications strategy aligned with organisational priorities, while ensuring consistent, high-quality messaging across all channels.

A key focus of the role is managing the redevelopment of the SRI website and overseeing the transition to a refreshed brand, ensuring all content, platforms, and assets are aligned and effectively support engagement and visibility.

This is a hands-on role that combines strategy, content creation, digital marketing, stakeholder engagement, and brand stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing & Communications

• Develop and implement a marketing and communications strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Promote SRI programs to build awareness, engagement, and participation
• Develop and implement SEO strategies and use digital tools to improve visibility and reach
• Maintain and develop strategic partnerships across the spinal cord injury sector

Website & Content

• Lead the redevelopment of the SRI website, ensuring alignment with brand and strategy
• Create and manage content across website, email, and digital channels
• Support development of publications, marketing materials, and collateral

Brand & Messaging

• Act as brand custodian, ensuring consistent application of brand across all channels
• Maintain alignment of messaging across internal and external communications

Social Media & Digital

• Develop and manage social media strategy and campaigns
• Grow and maintain SRI’s digital presence across key platforms

Media & External Affairs

• Support external communications across research, clinical, funding, and community stakeholders
• Act as media contact and manage media enquiries

Reporting & Insights

• Monitor analytics across website and social channels
• Provide reporting insights to leadership and Board

About You

You are a capable, self-directed communications professional who is comfortable working across both strategy and delivery in a small organisation. You bring strong writing skills, digital capability, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.

You will likely have:

• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven experience managing end-to-end communications projects
• Strong digital and content skills (CMS, social media, analytics)
• Ability to work independently and engage confidently with stakeholders
• A genuine interest in the not-for-profit or health/research sector

Why Join SRI?

• Take full ownership of the Marketing and Communications function with opportunity to directly influence organisational identity and growth
• Lead meaningful work that improves the lives of people with spinal cord injury
• Hybrid, flexible and supportive working environment
• NFP salary packaging where you are able to package $15,900 of General Expenses PLUS up to a maximum of $2,650 for Entertainment (covering both Meal Entertainment and Venue / Accommodation expenses)
• Access to Fitness Passport as an honorary Austin Health employee providing discounted access to a wide network of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program

A position description is attached.