Manager Marketing, Advocacy and Growth

**Introduction**:
**Description**:
Shape growth and revenue strategies that amplify social change across Victoria’s west.
Drive strategic marketing, advocacy, and partnerships working with a passionate leadership team in a flexible, community focused environment.
Full time ongoing position negotiable
About the Organisation
Comm Unity Plus Services Ltd (operating as commUnity+) is a multidisciplinary organisation located predominantly across Melbourne’s western suburbs. We strive to enable positive change and growth for people through a range of prevention and early intervention programs including Community Education, Children’s Contact Services, Neighbourhood House, Legal Services and community engagement and development activities.
commUnity+ has grown from a small residents’ action group in Deer Park to a large community-based organisation that delivers programs from multiple locations. Our Head Office is located at Keilor Downs.
About the Position
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Manager Marketing, Advocacy and Growth is a senior role that leads commUnity+ strategic stakeholder engagement including partnerships and business development, advocacy and marketing and communications at enterprise level and across commUnity+ programs.
The role underpins commUnity+ strategic ambition to extend our reach and deepen our impact to support people and communities in the West and beyond to flourish through advocacy, engagement, partnerships, diverse revenue generation and growth.
Key Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing, Public Policy or a relevant discipline
Experience in strategic stakeholder engagement, partnerships development and management and advocacy
Experience in revenue generation and diversification including funding, grants, partnerships, sponsorship, fundraising, social enterprise initiatives, mergers and acquisitions and other tested approaches
Experience leading marketing and communications strategies and functions to enhance presence and reputation
Experience in program and project budgeting to underpin development of proposals
High level written and verbal communication skills including negotiation and an ability to influence a range of stakeholders
Strong leadership skills including the ability to effectively coordinate projects across multi-disciplinary teams
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, monitor workflow, follow and give directions, maintain deadlines, exercise initiative and judgement in changing environments
Ability to work autonomously, while maintaining strong communication with management
A passion for social impact and justice
Experience with government policy and program reforms, research, data collection, management and analysis as well as working with community members from diverse backgrounds would be advantageous.
A current Driver’s License and the ability to travel between offices and outreach locations is essential for this role. Additionally, a Working with Children Check and National Police Check with ongoing validity are mandatory for this role.
commUnity+ is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people and protecting them from harm. Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children Check and Police check or the ability to obtain the same.
**What we offer**:
Flexible working arrangements, including Hybrid
Salary packaging benefits up to $18550
40% membership discount at Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre (BAWC)
Leadership development
Supportive team committed to delivering a high standard of service
Free parking at main sites
Applications must include a cover letter responding to the key accountabilities, and selection criteria, and a current resume.
**A copy of the Position Description can be found here**: Manager Marketing, Advocacy and Growth
Applications close on Tuesday 04 November 2025.
community+ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.