Organisation : Australians Investing In Women
Location : Melbourne (East Melbourne)
Work type : Full-time, Contract/Temporary
Profession : Advocacy, Journalism & PR
Sector : Community Engagement, CSR, Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy, Women
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 27 Apr, 2025
About the organisation
Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) is a leading not-for-profit organisation that aims to harness the power of philanthropy to advance gender equality, promote gender lens investing, and build a more equitable future.
AIIW encourages all Australians – particularly philanthropic, corporate, and community leaders – to apply a gender lens to their giving and increase investment in women and girls, to help create a fairer and more inclusive society.
We are a growing community of women, men and businesses who understand that investing in women and girls strengthens both economies and societies.
We do not provide grants; we are part of a burgeoning global movement spreading awareness, not only of the benefits in addressing the disadvantage still experienced by women and girls, but of their central role in effecting constructive social change and development.
About the role
THE ROLE
- Position Title: Communications Lead
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
- Location: Melbourne
- Capacity: Full time, fixed term 2-year contract
Australians Investing In Women (AIIW) is seeking a Communications Lead to bring our communications strategy to life, helping shape philanthropic and public narratives around gender-wise giving.
This role will be central in amplifying the reach and impact of AIIW’s advocacy, thought leadership, research and resources, ensuring our work is clear, compelling, and influential.
Working closely with the CEO and team, this role is ideal for someone who is a confident writer and content creator, with the ability to communicate complex issues in ways that influence hearts, minds, and systems. You will help thread key messages across platforms and audiences, draw actionable insights from data and impact across the gender equality ecosystem, and create meaningful content to drive engagement with the gender lens – ultimately leading to greater investment in women and girls.
At AIIW, we are a small but highly engaged and purpose-driven team committed to empowering giving for a fairer future. This role offers the opportunity to:
- Work at the cutting edge of philanthropy and social change.
- Work across a wide range of social issues and philanthropic missions
- Engage with a diverse network of leaders across philanthropy, corporate, and community sectors.
- Be part of an innovative, collaborative, and impact-driven team.
AIIW values expertise, evidence, experience and collaboration. We are seeking to work with those who can bring a combination of these to the organisation. We are looking for someone who brings communications and storytelling expertise with advocacy instincts, media and policy experience, and has the capability to own the full content lifecycle — from ideation through to final production. We are looking for someone who is values aligned, ambitious, shows initiative, and takes responsibility for their own learning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in the role.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description.
How to apply
APPLICATION PROCESS
Timeline:
- Applications open: 4 April 2025
- Applications close: 27 April 2025
- First round interviews: Week of 5 May 2025
- Second round interviews: To be advised
- Role commencement: May/June 2025 (With availability to join the AIIW strategy day on Friday 16 May.)
How to Apply?
Applications are to be submitted via this application form, where you can upload your application materials.
Application Materials:
- Cover letter (max 2 A4 pages)
- Comprehensive CV (max 3 A4 pages)
- A 1 page response to the question, “How would you approach communicating the importance of gender-wise giving to an audience that is unfamiliar or sceptical? What would your key messages be, and why?”
For queries about the role, please contact Operations Manager, Joyce at operations@aiiw.org.au.
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you.
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