Communications and Campaigns Manager

Job Description

Job Category: Community Services and Development Full-time role based in AVI Head Office in Fitzroy Competitive Total Remuneration Package with salary packaging benefits Flexible Working Arrangements 12 months Parental Leave backfill An exciting opportunity to join AVI as Communications and Campaigns Manager! AVI has been inviting change since 1951. We foster long-term partnerships that build and deepen over time. Our partners and skilled volunteers connect in ways that result in collaboration across cultures, sustainable development outcomes and a more informed and understanding Australian community. AVI exists to achieve community-determined development outcomes across Asia, the Pacific and Africa – and this role is integral to communicating our purpose, work and shared achievements. Job Description The Communications and Campaigns Manager will lead and manage the internal and external communications, fundraising and marketing campaigns and strategic engagement projects for AVI. Key Responsibilities Demonstrated ability to conceptualise ideas and translate them into effective communication and fundraising strategies, action plans and executed content Ability to develop content for a range of purposes, including campaigns, events, reports, web content and multi-media materials Highly developed interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively liaise with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders Demonstrated creativity, imagination and flair in communications, online content development and fundraising Understanding of contemporary copyright, intellectual property and privacy principles Knowledge of international development issues and cross-cultural communication principles Experience in monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of communication activities and materials Commitment to enhancing systems that support effective communications and fundraising activities Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills Ability to be self-directed and work well under pressure with changing priorities and multiple competing project deadlines Understanding of, and commitment to, EEO, child protection and privacy principles At least five years’ experience in a strategic and operationally focused communications and campaigns management role, preferably in a not-for-profit environment Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Journalism, Marketing, or Communications highly desirable. In return, you will: Join a long-standing not-for-profit organisation with a rich history and a team of passionate individuals Have the best of both worlds with our inner-city office in the heart of Fitzroy, Melbourne, and flexible work arrangements for remote work Be offered a competitive remuneration package. In addition, you may access generous salary packaging of up to $15,900/year and $2,650 for meal/entertainment expenses. Application Procedure For a full outline of the position and applicant requirements please see the Position Description on the AVI website and submit a cover letter and a current resume. Application Closing date: Sunday, 23 February 2025. AVI is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults in the delivery of all our work. We are committed to the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and fraud prevention. We have robust screening procedures for all staff. This screening includes criminal record checks and referee checks prior to commencement and throughout employment. AVI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVI actively encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ people, people with disability and others who have diverse experiences of our world to apply for this opportunity. AVI will provide reasonable workplace adjustments for applicants with disability. Your privacy is important to AVI. It is the policy of AVI to respect the confidentiality of information and privacy of individuals. Personal information provided by you as part of your application (whether oral, electronic, or written) will be collected and processed for the purpose of evaluating your application for employment. In order to carry out this purpose, your information may be disclosed to appropriate persons in our offices. Any information we hold will be governed by the most current version of the AVI Privacy Policy which is available upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr