Communications & Engagement Manager

• 24 hours per week or 48 hours per fortnight
• Competitive salary + fringe benefits offered
• Flexible work location (mix of working from home, office)

Fernlea Community Care provides centre-based day respite and in-home care for people with life limiting illness, chronic conditions, and dementia, across the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. 

As part of the management team, you will play a critical role in maturing Fernleas approach to strategic communication and engagement, increasing brand awareness, identifying new and deepening engagement with existing stakeholders, and using effective marketing strategies to reach those in need of our services. 

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Significant experience in a similar senior professional communications role, preferably in the not-for-profit sector
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to successfully convey a message and to influence a range of audiences
• Experience and a demonstrated understanding of the marketing drivers for consumers, including the ability to convert to leads and customers
• Experience in stakeholder management and engagement, including working with corporates, government, donors

This is a unique role for the right person and offers the chance to make a real difference to the lives of people with a life-limiting illness and their carers.

by close of business Friday 23rd April 2021