Brand and Communications Manager

About Orange Sky

Orange Sky exists to support Australians who are facing challenges in their lives including homelessness financial hardship limited access to laundry facilities or temporary displacement due to a natural disaster. We are committed to being there when its needed most offering free laundry services warm showers and friendly chats with our volunteers. Our Marketing Team brings this mission to life by sharing powerful stories building awareness and inviting others to be part of the journey. Through creativity and connection they help grow our community of supporters and ensure our mission to positively connect communities continues to shine.

The Role

At Orange Sky our brand is more than just a logo; its an experience of connection consistency and trust. As we continue to grow across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand we are looking for a strategic leader to protect and evolve our identity ensuring our stories reach the right ears and our mission resonates with every community we connect with.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager this role will lead the development execution and governance of Orange Skys brand strategy. You will be the guardian of our reputation a mentor to our creative talent and the architect of how we present ourselves to the world.

In a nutshell the Brand and Communications Manager will:

Lead with Vision & Purpose

You arent just managing a brand; youre leading a team. You will provide strategic direction and mentorship to direct reports fostering a high-performing environment where creativity meets strategy. From managing budgets to monitoring brand performance data youll ensure our resources are used effectively to maximise impact and keep our mission moving forward.

Guard the Identity & Reputation

Consistency is key to trust. You will oversee brand governance acting as the guardian of our visual identity tone of voice and messaging. Youll be proactive in managing brand health and audience sentiment and when challenges arise youll lead with a cool head developing crisis communication strategies to protect the integrity of the Orange Sky brand and our people.

Craft the Experience

You will bring the brand to life through compelling communications and brand-led campaigns. By collaborating with internal teams and external partners youll ensure that every touchpoint feels authentically Orange Sky. Youll guide the evolution of our brand across both countries and ensure our programs are positioned for success in a passionate but busy sector.

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We need a seasoned leader who balances creative flair with analytical rigour. Youll have 5 years of experience in brand management or communications with a proven track record of leading teams and managing complex processes. You are a natural relationship-builder who can engage everyone from Co-Founders to frontline volunteers. Most importantly you are a proactive problem-solver with a deep passion for the Orange Sky mission.

Why Join Orange Sky

At Orange Sky we want every person to be Better for Being Orange. That is every one of our volunteers friends and supporters all while working together towards delivering our mission of Positively Connecting Communities. You not only get to work with an outstanding bunch of high-performing people but youre supported to continue your own personal growth and development in an inclusive and flexible environment with benefits including:

• A supportive purpose-driven team that knows how to have fun
• An attractive and fair remuneration with salary packaging of up to $15900 tax free per year
  
• A paid-out rewards scheme additional gifted leave days & performance perk.
• Flexible approach to work
• Personal growth opportunities through our My Career Pathway
• Professional development fund (both formal and informal learning opportunities)
• Fitness Passport memberships on offer for you and your family to help support a healthy lifestyle;
• 6-12 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers and 1 week for secondary caregivers including superannuation in addition to the 18 weeks paid parental leave from the government. Plus support for parents returning to work;
• Orange Sky Australia has been recognised as an Inclusive Employer through DCA (Diversity Council Australia).
  
• Dog friendly offices - bring your (furry) best mate with you to work
• Additional leave including Orange Sky public holiday and gifted leave for high performance;
• Wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• And the warm fuzzies that come from doing something that really matters
  

We are committed to facilitating a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Sound Interesting

Read thePosition Description hereor using the link below for more information

contact Emma from the People & Engagement Team if you have any further questions at

Required Experience:

Manager