Anglican Overseas Aid (AOA) is an international development agency associated with the Anglican Church of Australia. We are a boutique, passionate team committed to seeing dignity, equality, and inclusion for those experiencing poverty and marginalisation, with an emphasis on gender and climate justice. We support and engage the broader Anglican community to see the world as God designed it to be, renewed and restored.

the role - the difference you will make

As the Marketing & Communications Manager, you will connect Australian Anglicans with people in Africa, Asia and the Pacific living in poverty. You will inspire and lead a team to convey our shared humanity, encouraging Australian Anglicans to care for their global neighbours and inviting them on a journey of mutual transformation. You will be pivotal in developing supporter journeys that deepen connection, understanding and support. You will identify and capitalise on opportunities to grow our supporter numbers, enabling greater transformation. Your leadership in marketing and fundraising efforts will create tangible change in people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an annual marketing and communications strategy that aligns and supports the overarching Engagement Strategy to achieve AOA’s objectives.
• Coordinate all supporter lifecycle journeys, ensuring required collateral is produced.
• Manage direct mail and digital fundraising activities and platforms to ensure accurate and relevant information is communicated and the supporter experience is optimised.
• Lead and manage direct reports (direct and agency) to provide guidance and ensure a productive environment that aligns with AOA’s values.
• Ensure the production of high-quality content for various channels, including the website, social media, digital newsletters and appeals.
• Lead AOA’s communications in response to humanitarian emergencies, ensuring accurate and timely information and materials are available for supporters.

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum of 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably within the not-for-profit sector.
• Degree qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Must be sympathetic to and aligned with AOA’s Christian faith-based values, origins, and key stakeholders.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong people and project management skills.
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Employment Status: Full-time (1.0 FTE) or part-time (0.8 FTE)
• Location: Melbourne office and hybrid preferred with flexibility negotiable.
• A competitive salary plus superannuation and access to a generous not-for-profit salary packaging program (up to an additional $18,450 of your salary tax-free).
• The opportunity to use your talents and expertise to make a positive impact around the world.
• We value flexibility and seek to support our people in working in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their well-being.

A position description is attached.