NASCA is looking for a senior Marketing and Communications professional to lead a dynamic multi-disciplinary team responsible for shaping NASCA’s public image and managing the different functions of marketing, communications, media, fundraising, partnerships, and events. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing organisation-wide marketing, communications, and fundraising strategies to develop, diversify, and grow our audiences and financial targets. This is a hands-on role that will require the person to switch from directing essential MarComms business functions to executing day-to-day communications and media work, including content creation, media and social media management, and digital marketing. This role sits in the Executive team, reporting directly to the CEO, and works in close partnership with the Deputy CEO, Board, Programs, Finance, and Operations departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and implement organisational-wide marketing, communications, and media strategies that will ensure the growth of NASCA’s brand.
• Leverage strong corporate partnerships while growing and diversifying our traditional fundraising programs.
• Execute day-to-day media and communications tasks including, content collection and creation, proactive and reactive media management, social media management, and digital marketing.
• Oversee the management of business development initiatives within our corporate partnership program.
• Oversee the management of flagship engagement and fundraising events.
• Leverage data-driven insights to guide organisation-wide decision-making.
• Analyse processes and structures identify areas of improvement, and implement changes to create efficiencies and effectiveness.

Key Selection Criteria

• Minimum 10+ years experience in Marketing, Communications, or Fundraising.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing organisation-wide marketing, media, and communications strategies and engagement campaigns.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate internal and external stakeholders to high standards of work.
• In-depth knowledge of the not-for-profit industry and a keen interest in NASCA’s areas of work.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial targets.
• Proven ability to pivot and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and an open clear communication style with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of issues facing Indigenous peoples, and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people.

Must haves

• Formal qualifications in a relevant area and/or relevant management experience.
• A drivers licence.
• Working with children and AFP clearances.
• Cross-cultural intelligence.
• Passion for social justice and equality for Indigenous peoples.

For more information

Contact the NASCA team on 02 8399 3071 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Director, Marketing and Communications enquiry via EthicalJobs.