Are you seeking a meaningful role that uses your creative and digital marketing skills for good?

You could be Tearfund’s new Digital Marketing Lead.

• An opportunity to work with one of Australia’s most-loved international development agencies
• Use your marketing skills to lead the strategy and execution of Tearfund’s digital content and marketing – equipping and inspiring Christians in Australia to make biblically shaped responses to poverty, grounded in faith and action.
• Bring creative insight and data-driven thinking to grow Tearfund’s digital presence, expand our reach, and strengthen engagement across giving, advocacy, and prayer.

About the role

When you are successful in this role, you’ll have the joy of achieving real impact by growing Tearfund’s digital presence and connecting more Australians with stories of hope, justice and transformation.

You’ll lead digital content and marketing efforts across email, web and social media, using your creativity and data insight to engage supporters and amplify the voice of Tearfund’s local Christian partners. From overseeing integrated campaigns to shaping compelling content and optimising supporter journeys, you’ll play a key role in making Tearfund’s mission visible and actionable online.

Along the way, you’ll grow your skills in strategy, innovation and digital leadership – working within a passionate, collaborative team committed to seeing all people achieve their God-given potential.

This full-time role will play a critical part in Tearfund’s Communications and Marketing Team, contributing to Tearfund’s mission to end poverty through faithful partnership and courageous storytelling.

For the full Position Description including the closing date, please refer to the listing on our careers page here.

Position Location:

A mix of in office at Blackburn, Melbourne (with hybrid possibilities depending on business needs)

About Tearfund:

Tearfund partners with Christians in Australia and around the world as changemakers to tackle the root causes of poverty, release hope, champion justice and equip communities to flourish.

To work at Tearfund is to live out your vocation; a space where your faith, passion for justice and skills intersect. Tearfund offers you the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise as a partner in tackling the root causes of poverty, releasing hope, championing justice and equipping communities to flourish. As part of the Tearfund team, you are part of a movement which works toward a just and compassionate world in which all people can achieve their God-given potential.

Tearfund offers a friendly and flexible work environment, generous salary packaging benefits, and the opportunity to grow and explore in your faith and justice journey.

What you will need:

• Over 5 years of experience specialising in digital and content marketing and supporter journey experiences in a digital-first environment.
• A proven track record showing ability to design, implement and manage multi-channel and integrated digital campaigns from conception to completion.
• Experience with email marketing, social media management, SEO, and web analytics tools (e.g. Ortto, Meta Ads, Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Google Analytics).
• Ability to engage with and work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret data and insights to optimise performance, inform strategy, and demonstrate impact across digital channels.
• Knowledge and experience in content creation for web, email and social media, with a flair for storytelling that inspires action.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling copy and present performance reports clearly.
• Relevant qualifications in marketing, communications or a related field are highly regarded.

How to apply:

To apply, click Apply Now. 

NOTE: Short-listing of candidates will commence prior to the closure of this role, so please do not delay submitting your application.

Enquiries: Please contact Gerry Joeng on Ph: 03 9264 7000

Tearfund Australia’s recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to the well-being and protection of children and vulnerable adults. Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, such as a National Police Check and/or a Working With Children Check. You also need to have the right to work in Australia and the ability to speak English well.

We seek to be a diverse workplace, in which people of many cultural and linguistic backgrounds, genders, ages and abilities work together and are equally appreciated and respected. People with disabilities and neurodiverse abilities, are encouraged to apply for Tearfund roles and can receive assistance with aspects of the recruitment process, by contacting our People and Culture Partner, Stephanie via [email protected] using the subject line: Digital Marketing Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs or on 03 9264 7000. (If you would like to submit a video application, please let us know and share your video using using your platform of choice (e.g.. Google Drive, Dropbox, social media link etc).

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