Exciting opportunity for a senior communications manager with a passion for social change. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available. 

About us:

The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA NSW) is the peak body for not-for-profit community housing providers in NSW. We represent nearly 100 members across NSW who collectively own and/or manage around 54,000 rental homes - the largest community housing industry in Australia.

Our vision is “Communities where everyone can access safe, sustainable and affordable housing."

CHIA NSW works closely with its member organisations to build a sustainable and growing community housing industry that delivers great outcomes for tenants and the communities in which they live. Our members provide social and affordable rental housing to individuals and families across NSW.

CHIA NSW’s Strategic Plan (2023 – 2027) has four key priorities:

• Effective advocacy: Shape the policy agenda on housing need
• Strong industry stewardship: Guide the community housing industry in a dynamic environment
• Exceptional services: Support high-quality outcomes across the housing and homelessness sector through value-for-money services
• Thriving organisation: Make CHIA NSW an even better place to work.

benefits

This is a permanent part-time role (4 days per week), located in Sydney.

A competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Additional paid leave over Christmas, plus an additional leave day for your birthday
• Not-for-profit salary packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Collaborative, positive, and supportive working environment with the opportunity to make a real difference.

About the opportunity:

The role of Manager - Communications and Events has both a strategic and operational focus, with responsibility for oversighting, leading, and implementing CHIA NSW’s Communications and Events Strategies and plans, ensuring they align with our strategic and business plans.

The role is responsible for delivering engaging, relevant and impactful communications, events, and special projects to raise the profile of CHIA NSW, our members, and the not-for-profit community housing industry, in partnership with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

As a senior leader and member of the Public Affairs team, the Manager - Communications and Events is expected to make an effective contribution to the achievement of CHIA NSW’s broader strategic objectives as an industry peak body.

The Manager – Communications and Events reports to the Head of Public Affairs. Currently, the role has two direct reports.

About You:

You are an experienced Communications Manager, ideally with previous senior level experience working in the not-for-profit sector. As a strategic thinker, you have a deep understanding of how to craft and deliver impactful communications to a diverse range of audiences, as well as the capacity to oversight the delivery of major events which raise the profile of your organisation or industry.

You are a dynamic and energetic leader, with previous experience managing professional and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver excellent outcomes.

You have a clear desire to work with an organisation that seeks to improve the lives of some of individuals and families in the community. Like us, you believe that safe, secure, and affordable housing is a fundamental right.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations or related field
• Relevant senior level communications experience in a similar role (5+ years), preferably in a not-for-profit environment
• Experience in delivering effective communication strategies
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences, including previous experience in preparing written communications to publication standard
• Previous experience in oversighting and/or managing the delivery of major events and stakeholder engagement initiatives, with a strong focus in advocacy and purpose-driven events
• Demonstrated management experience in leading professional and multi-disciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and as part of a cross-functional team, and a willingness to take initiative where appropriate
• Outstanding project management and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects on time and on budget
• Strong alignment with values-based organisations and the aims of the community housing industry
• Sound knowledge of social and community housing, or demonstrated capacity to rapidly acquire relevant knowledge

A position description is available below.

To apply for this role, please submit a short cover letter responding to the selection criteria and an up-to-date CV. Applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview prior to the closing date.

Please note that as a condition of employment, CHIA NSW requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including booster shots, when eligible).

Please contact Caitlin McDowell, Head of Public Affairs, with any queries about the role by emailing [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Communications and Events enquiry via EthicalJobs.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY

The Community Housing Industry Association (CHIA NSW) is honoured to work on the ancestral lands of the Gadigal People. CHIA NSW acknowledges that the land is, was, and always will be Aboriginal land. We recognise the Gadigal people as the custodians of the lands, seas and waterways and celebrate their strength, history, and enduring culture.