Director - Strategic Communications & Engagement
Director - Strategic Communications & Engagement
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Job Description
Theres something special about spending your days alongside like-minded people just as committed to purposeful work as you. At Save the Children Australia we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most.
Why This Role Matters
Youll be the strategic force behind amplifying the voices of children and communities who need it most. Partnering directly with our CEO and Executive Team youll shape how Australia and the region sees hears and supports our impact.
What Youll Lead
- Strategic Communications- Lead our national narrativeacross all channels
- Brand Management- Champion and protect our brand across Australian and regional audiences
- Government Relations- Influence public policy that changes childrens lives
- Crisis Communications- Lead rapid confident responses in high-stakes moments
- Team Leadership- Guide 3 direct reports and a wider team across multiple regions
Youll Be a Great Fit if You Bring
- Senior communications leadership experiencewith strategic planning expertise
- Confidence in engaging with governmenton complex policy issues(child rights/social policy preferred)
- Deep expertise incrisis communications and media relations
- Strongcross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Global mindsetwith experience managing diverse distributed teams
Why Join Us
- Melbourne-basedwith global impact (this is a full time permanent role)
- Direct CEO reportingrelationship
- Budget holderresponsibility
- Purpose-drivenwork that thatprotects and empowers children
- Leadership developmentin our inclusive high-performing culture
Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.
Ready to be fearless in pursuit of lasting change for children
- Submit your cover letter and resume below.
Applications close 5pm AEST Wednesday 16th July 2025. Please note - we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as this ad may close earlier than the stated date due to anticipated interest in the role.
Position Description Director Strategic Communications & Engagement
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
We value lived experience and diverse perspectives especially from those passionate about equity and justice for children.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at Were dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported no matter your race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality neurodiversity culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role please contact for further support.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
