ABOUT US

The Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a non-government, not-for-profit, charitable organisation that supports women, gender diverse people, and children who are impacted by homelessness and/or domestic violence.

We advocate for social change and work collaboratively to build a community free from gender-based violence.

THE ROLE

The Digital Communications Specialist is the driving force behind the next stage of WAGEC’s digital communications strategy. This role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to amplify our organisational vision, grow our supporter base, and create compelling content that drives engagement across our diverse audiences.

The role works collaboratively with our Communications and Media Manager and wider team to develop workflows, create and implement communication plans, and ensure consistent, impactful messaging across all digital channels.

This is a full-time, initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with a view to being permanent. The role is based in Redfern, with some travel across WAGEC's greater Sydney sites.

IS THIS YOU?

From trend-led content to mission-driven storytelling, you’ll help translate WAGEC’s work into compelling digital moments that build community and inspire action.

• Do you love social media and digital storytelling?
• Are you the person sending your friends the latest TikTok trend before everyone else sees it?
• Can you balance strategic thinking with hands-on content creation?
• Do you thrive on creating content that connects, engages, and grows community?
• Do you geek out over optimisation, engagement, and what makes content perform?
• Can you lead high-impact digital campaigns designed to engage, grow, and mobilise online audiences?

If yes - we'd love to hear from you!

TO APPLY

Please read the position description at the bottom of this page and check out our range of services at wagec.org.au.

Upload your resume by clicking "Apply Now". A cover letter or video that briefly tells us why you'd be great for this role and what you can offer us is greatly appreciated. We will be reviewing applications as they come.

If you have any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact the People and Culture team via [email protected], using the subject line: Digital Communications Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs or call Andrea on 0437 615 061.

WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.

Why work with us?

At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people so that they excel in the work they do. Our additional staff benefits include:

• Diversity Council of Australia - Inclusive Employer Award
• Wellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each year
• Cultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers
• Cultural Acknowledgement Payment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers
• 12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy
• $500 self-care allowance each year
• Salary Packaging options
• EAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing support
• Flexible Workplace Arrangements
• External monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 5 days additional Professional Development leave per year
• Discounts to various local shops, gyms and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise.

Position Description attached