Head of Communications, Marketing and Advocacy (Parental Leave Vacancy)
Job No:
SHM1137
Location:
St. Kilda
Your future workplace
Sacred Heart Mission is a community of dedicated people working together to end homelessness, deep disadvantage and social exclusion. Our strength lies in our shared purpose and values. We welcome individuality and support each other to bring our best and whole selves to the work we do each day.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in a fun and friendly organisation with a big heart.
Your new role
This is an exciting time in Sacred Heart Mission’s (SHM) history, as we are now working within our bold new strategic plan, Strategy 2030: Serving more people and more communities. As part of this plan, SHM is strengthening its voice and influence to help shape fairer, more inclusive communities.
We are now seeking a Head of Communication, Marketing & Advocacy for the period 25th August 2025 to 24th August 2026 to ensure our brand remains strong, our advocacy strategies stay on course, and our public profile continues to grow.
Click here to download a copy of the position description.
Your day-to-day
You’ll lead a passionate team and play a key role in telling SHM’s story and amplifying the voices of those we support. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and mentoring a multi-disciplinary team across marketing, communications, and advocacy.
- Managing the implementation of strategies that build SHM’s brand, support advocacy objectives, and strengthen internal and external communications.
- Contributing to organisation-wide initiatives that enhance our impact, voice, and commitment to embedding lived experience.
- Managing proactive and reactive media responses, including statements, events, and public commentary.
- Working collaboratively across the Engagement & Development, Fundraising, and Services teams to deliver thoughtful, values-aligned campaigns and content.
We're looking for someone
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (Marketing, Communications, Public Relations etc.)
- Strong experience in brand, media, and advocacy communications (ideally in the community, government or not-for-profit sector).
- A track record of delivering high-impact campaigns and media strategies.
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with a demonstrated ability in maintaining and supporting high-performing teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
- Ability to embed lived experience, participant voice and SHM values into communication design and practice.
You can look forward to
- A full-time role, with flexible working arrangements available (including working from home days) contract expected to end 24th August 2026.
- Salary range of $135-140K + superannuation (dependent on experience & qualifications).
- Professional and career development opportunities, including participation in organisation-wide initiatives like the Rainbow Collective and Culture Champions.
- Salary packaging expenses like your rent, holiday accommodation and dining out: up to $15,990 p.a pre-tax.
- Generous leave entitlements, 17% annual leave loading, gifted leave over holiday period, wellbeing leave & more.
- A supportive work environment including: 1 on 1 regular line supervision, Psychological First Aid and EAP available.
- Access to the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme.
Come and work with us!
To join our team, simply scroll down and enter your details below with attached resume and cover letter.
For more information about the role, please email Wade Piva, Director, Engagement and Development at wpiva@sacredheartmission.org with the subject line “Head of Communication, Marketing and Advocacy Enquiry”.
Closing date for applications: 5pm, Monday 30th of June 2025*
*Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, and the position may close earlier than stated if we have found suitable candidates.
SHM is committed to equal employment opportunities for all people regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and actively foster an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All appointments are subject to Police Checks and certain roles require additional pre-screening or evidence of COVID-19 vaccination as outlined in the position description.