ABOUT US

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a feminist, grassroots organisation that supports women and families in crisis and advocates for social change in the community. We work on the lands of the Gadigal, Wangal and Dharug people of the Eora Nation.

Every night, we support 200 women and children impacted by homelessness, domestic violence and systemic disadvantage. We do this by providing material aid, case management, biopsychosocial support, accommodation, and crisis responses. Equally, we seek to address the underlying causes of gender-based violence through primary prevention activities with communities that want to be a part of the global movement to end gender-based violence in a generation.

THE ROLE

The Communications and Brand Strategy Manager oversees and implements WAGEC’s integrated communications, brand strategy, and community engagement efforts to increase awareness, amplify our voice, and grow and engage our community of values-aligned supporters, corporate partners, and the wider public.

Working within the Fundraising & Communities Team, you will lead the next stage in developing WAGEC’s communications, brand evolution, and community-driven campaigns, with an immediate focus on developing WAGEC's new website. You will build on the existing strengths of WAGEC’s brand identity, ensuring that all messaging is consistent, compelling, and deeply resonates with our community and stakeholders.

This is a full-time, permanent role.

The core responsibilities of the role are:

• Lead the project team responsible for developing WAGEC’s new website.
• Collaborate with the Director of Fundraising and Communities on the necessary steps to refresh WAGEC’s brand.
• In collaboration, develop an integrated communications strategy focused on growing key audiences and increasing engagement across all platforms.
• Drive community engagement through communication campaigns, advocacy, media outreach, and events.
• Work closely with all programs and teams across WAGEC to support creative projects and align initiatives with the organisation’s overall messaging and brand trajectory.
• Lead internal communications to ensure staff are informed and that messaging aligns with organisational and fundraising goals.

ABOUT YOU

• You have proven experience in developing and executing integrated communications strategies within a nonprofit or similar sector.
• You have demonstrated ability to manage brand identity and oversee creative projects, ensuring consistency and alignment with strategic goals.
• You'll have a strong background in leading community-driven campaigns and fostering relationships with stakeholders, media, and corporate partners. And you'll be experienced in working with fundraising teams, executing appeals and lead-generation campaigns.
• You'll be proficient in content creation and using design tools, such as Canva and Adobe.
• You'll have at least 5 years' experience in marketing, communications or a similar role.
• We're looking for a manager who brings innovative strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, brand management expertise and creative storytelling skills.
• You have a degree-level qualification in communications, marketing, public relations or a related field, or commensurate experience. Relevant certifications in digital marketing, brand management or media relations would be advantageous.
• Please read the position description attached and check out our range of services here.

To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

And when we say ‘women’, we mean all women including trans women, non-binary people and people who identify as a woman. We strongly encourage women with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of all cultures and identities to apply. 

If you have any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact the People and Culture team via [email protected], using the subject line: Communications and Brand Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 0437 615 061.

OUR ETHICAL STANCE

Our collective ethics are how we approach our work. By putting these words into action, we work justly, promote dignity and understand the impacts of our work on us and our communities.

• Feminist: Women are the primary source of truth of their own experiences and solutions.
• Respect: We seek first to create mutual benefit.
• Integrity: We all know what is expected of us.
• Collaboration: We are stronger and more sustainable together.
• Hope: We have a positive future orientation.
• Strength: We know we’re strong when we are in harmony despite uncertainty.
• Structure: We use process to enable everyone to be their best now and into the future.
• Social Change: Change at any scale transforms the world.
• Leadership: Using our individual or collective power and/or authority to influence others, to make progress on what matters.

WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.

Why work with us?

At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people to help them excel in the work they do. Our additional employee benefits include:

• Wellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each year
• Cultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers
• 12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy
• $500 self-care allowance each year
• EAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing support
• Flexible Workplace Arrangements
• External monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers)
• Salary Packaging options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 5 days Professional Development leave per year
• Discounts to various local shops and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise.

A position description is attached.