Are you passionate about using the power of words and storytelling to change people’s lives?

Care Connect is seeking an experienced Communications and Marketing leader to join our team as National Manager, Communications & Marketing – a role that will shape our internal and external brand identity.

About us

As a leading for-purpose community care provider, Care Connect has delivered safe, effective, personal and connected care to more than 85,000 people living in Australia since 1994. We enable people to live independently and safely at home and support them to build connections in their local communities - visit www.careconnect.org.au. Our collaborative, authentic and talented team enhance people’s quality of life each and every day. You can be part of it!

About the role

The purpose of the National Manager, Communications & Marketing is to support Care Connect to delivers its’ ambitious, inspiring strategic plan. The focus of the role is to spearhead the design, execution & measurement of the organisation’s brand identity, internal & external communications and marketing activities with the support of the Marketing Specialist and Marketing & Design Coordinator.

The key aspects of this role will include:

• Developing and leading brand & marketing strategies
• Developing, implementing & managing strategic communications
• Public relations & media
• Leadership & management of the Marketing team

This is a permanent role with flexibility in hours from 0.9 to full-time. Based at our Abbotsford office, we offer hybrid working arrangements.

About You

An experienced & qualified Communications & Marketing professional, you can demonstrate your success with developing & implementing strategic marketing plans - preferably within the health or community care sectors. You have a passion for writing & storytelling with a strong portfolio that highlights a genuine love of crafting narratives to inspire, inform and engage audiences.

You will have a strong understanding of digital marketing channels and platforms, proficiency in marketing analytics and data-driven decision-making and clear, concise & compelling communication skills across diverse platforms & audiences. You seek to understand consumer, client, carer & colleague perspectives with empathy, responsiveness and a commitment to delivering person-centric solutions. Most of all, you have high energy & enthusiasm for tough challenges and new opportunities, sharing our workplace values of Collaboration and Courage, Authenticity, Respect and Excellence - CARE - in everything you do.

Qualifications - minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field.

To be considered for this role you must have full Australian working rights and evidence of a minimum of 3 Covid 19 vaccinations.

Current Police & Working With Children Checks will be required – we can arrange police checks for successful candidates. Our selection process also includes psychometric assessment.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary package & as a not-for-profit employee, you are also able to access NFP Salary Packaging benefits & Meals & Entertainment packaging – increasing your take-home pay! We value your work/life balance with a flexible working environment, a passionate team and a caring, understanding work environment.

Care Connect is committed to your learning & progression with ongoing training & development to support you in your role and career. We also look after your health & wellbeing with an Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance & wellbeing products.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, click "Apply Now" & attach your current resume & a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria for this role – we will keep you updated on the outcome of your application. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a confidential chat, please contact Karen Hemsley – Talent Acquisition Lead at: [email protected] using the subject line: National Manager, Communications & Marketing enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our diverse community of clients. Care Connect is an inclusive, Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all members of the community including: First Nations peoples, people with culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+, mature aged and people living with disability.