Senior Manager – Communications and Engagement

At Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL), we are seeking a passionate Senior Manager – Communications and Engagement to join our dedicated Strategy and Impact team.

Location: Fitzroy

Job Type: Permanent Full-Time working 38 hours per week

Salary: $122,960.12 – $128.093.62 per annum, based on skills and experience plus 12% superannuation. 

What we offer our employees

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role

The Senior Manager – Communications and Engagement is responsible for strategically increasing media coverage, social media and public support for BSL’s work by communicating BSL’s services, issues the organisation care about and policy solutions for ‘an Australia free of poverty’. 

• Leading and developing a high performing team, maximising employee engagement and enablement within the External Communications team. 
• Work collaboratively to achieve common goals within the broader Communications and Marketing team, Strategy and Engagement Group and organisation
• Work closely with the Strategy and Engagement Portfolio and other internal stakeholders to develop and implement integrated communications strategies, plans and materials and ensure consistent messaging.
• Increase community reach and positive sentiment by identifying, developing, and implementing opportunities to promote the organisation, its brand, and its work to the broader community, using non-paid media, including mainstream media, social media, local media, and other external earned media channels.
• The incumbent may be directed to carry out such duties as are within the level of the position and scope of the incumbent’s competence and training as directed by the manager. 

About Brotherhood of St Laurence

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Demonstrated people leadership experience and an ability to build strong cross-functional and external stakeholder relationships.
• Existing strong relationships with relevant media, with experience pitching to journalists and a demonstrated ability to get up proactive media stories.
• Demonstrated experience and success in generating coverage and awareness through the media.
• Demonstrated experience in using social media and social media strategies toachieve outcomes.

If this sounds like the right fit for you

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description.

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Michelle Schwensen at Michelle Schwensen@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Monday, 04 August 2025 at 11.55pm.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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