• Full time permanent role - Sydney CBD - Hybrid work model 
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Innovation: Engage in a role that encourages creativity and innovation.
• Leadership Role: Be a key member of the Leadership Team and influence the organisation's strategic direction.
• Excellent Base Salary + Super and NFP Salary Packaging Benefits (extra $18,550 tax-free) - Take home more pay.

About Us: 

At Uniting, we believe in taking real steps to make the world a better place. We work to inspire people, enliven communities, and confront injustice. We are Compassionate, Respectful, Imaginative and Bold

What is Communities?

Uniting offer community-based services to help those people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, disability supports and more. We serve the communities so that everyone can participate and live their best lives.

This role is a member of the Leadership Team and is responsible to develop, implement and manage the marketing strategy and operations for the Communities portfolio of Services to execute messaging, plans, training, collateral and channel communications to achieve objectives. This role will contribute significantly to disrupt entrenched disadvantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and design marketing strategies, including positioning, segmented customer value propositions, and key messaging for various sectors and service streams.
• Design and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to increase market share and achieve performance targets.
• Develop and manage marketing materials and tactics, including photography, collateral, messaging, channel communications, programs, and promotions.
• Oversee the work of designers, copywriters, production teams, content providers, and printers, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and adhere to design specifications and standards.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the marketing team in stakeholder communications and engagement.
• Maintain strong internal and external client and vendor relationships.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistency and adherence to corporate guidelines.
• Drive and manage the approval process, including cross-functional approvals from quality, engineering, and legal teams when required.
• Achieve budget objectives and manage financial resources effectively.
• Continuously analyse markets to identify marketing-related risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or significant industry experience in communications, marketing, public relations, business development, project management, government, education, or community services.

Experience:

• Typically, 8 or more years of experience in marketing strategy, campaign planning, and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement marketing strategies into effective in market tactics.
• Proven strategic thinking, planning capabilities, and strong program and budget management skills. Experience in analytics and market interpretation.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with and influence senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead a team, build capability, and collaborate with others.
• Skilled at navigating a complex organisation, forging relationships, and managing through influence rather than direct authority.
• Experience in community services, particularly commercially focused service organisations

Even better:

• Post graduate qualification in a relevant field
• Performance marketing experience a bonus
• Passion for social change and creating an organisation of influence for the most disadvantaged.

To review the role responsibilities in greater detail please review the comprehensive Position Description by clicking on the link below 

 PD Marketing Business Lead.

What We Offer You:

• A rewarding career with a leading human services organisation.
• Up to $18,550 NFP salary packaging available.
• Access to our U rewards program with exclusive discounts.
• Flexible work hours for work-life balance.
• Access to Fitness Passport – Live your best life.
• A supportive and inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Purchase of additional leave.

How to apply:  

Send your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why this role appeals to you - Applications reviewed upon receipt.

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
 
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
 
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
 
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 
 
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which may include a national police check, reference checks, working with children checks, and NDIS checks.