This is your chance to make a difference!

We are on the lookout for a Head of Strategic Partnerships and Communications to lead the delivery of our Collaborative Impact social objective – leveraging our products, data & expertise in cross-sector collaborations to improve outcomes for people experiencing disadvantage.

About Infoxchange Group

The Infoxchange Group is a not-for-profit social enterprise that has delivered technology for social justice for over 30 years. With over 180 employees across Australia and New Zealand we tackle the biggest social challenges through the smart and creative use of technology. We work with community, government and corporate partners to solve a range of social issues.

Our products and services are used by 25,000 organisations across the community sector. We provide the right tools to improve efficiency and deliver greater impact – from nation-wide case management and service coordination systems to IT services and advice for individual organisations.

And through our work in digital inclusion and social innovation we use technology to empower people experiencing disadvantage, driving social inclusion and creating stronger communities. We believe no-one should be left behind in today’s digital world.

About the role

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Infoxchange Group’s strategic partnership, public policy, communications, and marketing activities.

This means, you will be:

• Leading the development of our Collaborative Impact social objective including our participation in collective impact projects where we can see the opportunity to leverage our assets and expertise to “solve” social issues.
• Managing relationships and representing the Infoxchange Group with key stakeholders including government at state and federal level, philanthropy and our strategic partners across the corporate, academic and not-for-profit sectors.
• Developing and implementing a public policy strategy and leading our government relations objectives on key policy issues.
• Leading our experienced brand, marketing and communications team bringing together the expertise from Infoxchange and Connecting Up and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and learning.
• Overseeing the implementation of branding strategy across the Infoxchange Group to improve our brand awareness and maximise our reach and impact in the community.
• Overseeing communications, public relations and marketing strategies for the Infoxchange Group aligned with our social objectives and strategic goals.
• Contributing to Infoxchange Group strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Managing budget and key risks relating to areas of responsibility.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Senior executive level experience in partnership / philanthropy roles, with a preference for experience in leading and participating in collective impact projects.
• Strong people management skills and proven experience leading teams in a hybrid working environment.
• Strategic focus with a hands-on approach to deliver priority focus areas.
• The ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders, relate to and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds across the organisation, community, philanthropic, corporate, academic and government sectors.
• Demonstrated experience in branding, marketing, communications and media management, with the ability to develop strategic communications and engagement strategies, both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively managing public policy issues from a government relation and/or public affairs perspective.
• Passionate commitment to the not-for-profit sector including an understanding of effective communications as a driver in sector capacity development and alignment to the vision, mission and values of the Infoxchange Group.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, influencing and presentation skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate field are highly desirable.

Benefits

We’re passionate about taking care of our employees, so working with us means that you will enjoy:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Additional leave provisions (Paid parental leave supplement, annual leave loading)
• Health & wellbeing program
• Salary packaging options
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Employee rewards and recognition
• Carbon neutral offices
• Myki discounts
• Plus, at the end of the day, you can feel good knowing you’re working for an organisation that contributes to a fairer society. Can’t beat that!

This role is a 12-month, fixed term contract, based in Melbourne on either a full time or part time basis.

Infoxchange is committed to growing teams with diverse skills, abilities, and experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, regardless of sex, sexuality, or gender identity.

If you are someone who is wanting to join an organisation that makes a real difference in the community and has a passion for social justice and digital transformation in the not-for-profit sector, don't hesitate - apply today!