• Opportunity to grow relationships and reach of a multi-disciplinary organisation.
• Key leadership position.
• Full time position negotiable.

Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary organisation located predominantly across Melbourne’s western suburbs. We strive to enable positive change and growth for people through a range of prevention and early intervention programs including Community Education, Children’s Contact Services, Neighbourhood House, Legal Services (through Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre) and community engagement and development activities.

commUnity+ has grown from a small residents’ action group in Deer Park to a large community-based organisation that delivers programs from multiple locations. Our Head Office is located at Keilor Downs.

About the position

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Manager Marketing, Advocacy and Growth is a senior role that will lead commUnity+ strategic stakeholder engagement including partnerships and business development, advocacy and marketing and communications at enterprise level and across commUnity+ programs.

The role underpins commUnity+ strategic ambition to extend our reach and deepen our impact to support people and communities in the West and beyond to flourish.

Key Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Public Policy or a relevant discipline.
• Experience in strategic stakeholder engagement, partnerships development and management and advocacy.
• Experience in revenue generation and diversification including funding, grants, partnerships, sponsorship, fundraising, social enterprise initiatives, mergers and acquisitions and other tested approaches.
• Experience leading marketing and communications strategies and functions to enhance presence and reputation.
• Experience in program budgeting, design and implementation to underpin development of funding and fundraising strategies and applications.
• High level written and verbal communication skills including negotiation and an ability to influence a range of stakeholders.
• Tender and grant applications writing skills.
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to effectively coordinate projects across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, monitor workflow, follow and give directions, maintain deadlines, exercise initiative and judgement in changing environments.
• Ability to work autonomously, while maintaining strong communication with Management.
• A passion for social impact and justice.

Experience with government policy and program reforms, development and implementation of outcomes frameworks, research, data collection, management and analysis as well as working with community members from diverse backgrounds would be advantageous.

commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging.
• 40% membership discount at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC).
• Leadership development.
• Supportive team committed to delivering a high standard of service.
• Free parking at main sites.

to apply

To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button, applications must include a cover letter responding to the key accountabilities, and selection criteria, and a current resume.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Remberto Rivera, COO at [email protected] using the subject line: Manager Marketing - Advocacy and Growth enquiry via EthicalJobs.

community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

A position description is attached.