Advisor, Communications and Engagement

15 hours ago

Melbourne Victoria Australia Our Watch Full time $90,999 - $93,000 per year

About Our Watch

Our Watch is a national leader of primary prevention of violence against women and their children. Our vision is an Australia where women and their children live free from all forms of violence, and our role is to stop violence before it starts. We work to embed gender equality and prevent violence where Australians live, learn, work and socialise. Visit for more information.

About the role

  • Hybrid and fully remote working arrangements available
  • 0.6FTE – 1.0FTE (flexible work arrangements available)
  • Fixed term to June 2027 (with potential for renewal)
  • $90,999 – $93, % super + 17.5% annual leave loading + 5 additional days health/wellbeing leave

Working within the Marketing and Communications Directorate, the Advisor, Communications and Engagement plays a key role in planning and delivering external communications and engagement activities that support organisational objectives and communicate Our Watch's leadership to stakeholders and the public. This role provides expert strategic external communications advice to evolve Our Watch communications on a wide variety of projects to support cross-organisational teams and deliver impact driven communications.

About you

This role requires strong interpersonal skills, be highly motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple communication projects with competing deadlines. You will bring creativity to the role and be able to work independently. You will have proven experience in planning and implementing external communications projects and activities, and well-developed relationship management skills.

Why work for us

Our Watch is strongly committed to the wellbeing of its employees, and we strive to continuously improve our employee experiences at work. Our Watch is recognised by the Australian HR Awards for the Best Workplace Flexibility Program, received an Excellence Award as an Employer of Choice in the Not-for-Profit Sector, and is recognised as an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia. Visit for more information.

A few of our unique award winning benefits include:

  • Commitment to work life balance, including flexible hours/ways of working
  • Additional 5 additional personal leave days per year
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents
  • Innovative leave policies, such as floating public holiday leave, cultural leave, etc.
  • Cultural remuneration package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
  • $1500 individual Learning & Development budget per year

How to apply

Apply now with your current resume and cover letter. Hybrid, remote and work from home options considered within Australia. See here for this roles' position description:

Our Watch is committed to diversity, we value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are passionate about providing a barrier-free recruitment process; if you require modifications during the application process to meet your access needs, please contact us.

Applications close Monday 17 November 5:00pm, however applications will be assessed as received.

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