Job Application for

Strategic Communications Manager

United Way Australia

How to apply

If you're an experienced communications professional looking for flexibility, purpose and the opportunity to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you by the closing date.

Please submit:

  1. Your CV (maximum two pages)
  2. A written application (maximum two pages)

Rather than a traditional cover letter, please provide a brief application outlining how your experience, skills and approach align with the requirements of the role.

In particular, we'd like to understand your experience across:

  • Strategic communications and storytelling.
  • Media relations
  • Thought leadership communications.
  • Brand and digital communications.
  • Stakeholder engagement.
  • Managing agencies, contractors and external suppliers.
  • Operating successfully in small, purpose-driven organisations.

3. A short video introduction (maximum three minutes)

Please record a simple video (a phone recording is perfectly fine) introducing yourself and answering the following questions:

  • What excites you about this opportunity and why is it the right role for you at this stage of your career?
  • What do you believe makes great storytelling and communications in the social impact sector?
  • Tell us about a campaign, organisation or piece of storytelling that has inspired you recently and why.

Candidates are welcome to provide a link to a video hosted on OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox or another file-sharing platform.

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Job Description

Part-Time. A rare opportunity for a communications professional looking for meaningful, strategic work without the demands of a full-time executive role.