External Communications Coordinator (5 month contract)

Sacred Heart Mission (SHM) brings communities together to end homelessness and deep disadvantage. Our services across Victoria range from engagement hubs and meals programs to housing support specialist accommodation and aged care.

Come help us kick-start our new content strategy! Youll uncover powerful human stories and help them get the attention they deserve. Working with subject matter experts youll craft insightful reports and articles produce engaging video content and support events that engage government media and donors in solutions to homelessness.

Download the position description

Youll research and write stories and articles develop and test processes for content production identify opportunities to promote our work on owned and earned channels and support key events and campaigns.

• Relevant experience in external communications or journalism
• Exceptional writing skills across a range of channels
• Experience interviewing people and turning complex subjects into engaging content
• Outstanding relationship management skills

• This is a contract until 31 January 2027.
• Base salary of $55.04-$57.53 per hour (depending on experience) plus superannuation and leave loading
• Hybrid working with a mix of in-office and at-home days
• Salary packaging expenses like your rent holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15990 p.a. pre-tax.
• Professional and career development opportunities
• A supportive work environment including Psychological First Aid and EAP
• Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme

Just scroll down and enter your details. Attach your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria in the position description. We would also like to see 2-3 relevant samples of your writing - published work preferred (eg media articles webpages reports or social media posts).

For more information please contact Zayne DCrus Head of Communications Marketing and Advocacy at .

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm Monday 24 August 2026*

*Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.

SHMis committed to equal employment opportunities for all peopleregardless of age gender cultural background disability or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening as outlined in the position Heart Mission complies with all industry standards which entails many of our roles to require a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

The health and safety of our team and communities is paramount to Sacred Heart Mission. Accordingly we require all workers attending the workplace to provide evidence of having three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or a valid medical exemptioncertificate.