Communications and Stakeholder Manager

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Independence Australia Full time

Lead strategy. Drive engagement. Shape the voice of a purpose-driven organisation.

Are you a seasoned communications leader ready to drive real impact?
Independence Australia Group
is looking for a dynamic
Communications & Stakeholder Manager
to lead our strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives, ensuring our message is clear, consistent, and impact—internally and externally.

This is more than a job—it's your opportunity to help shape the public voice of a values-based social enterprise that supports people with disability, children, and families across Australia.

What You'll Do

  • Strategic Communications:
  • Lead the development of communication strategies that protect and enhance our brand and reputation.
  • Stakeholder & Government Engagement:
  • Develop and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders and government bodies.
  • Internal Communications:
  • Craft compelling internal messaging to inform, align, and inspire our teams.
  • Media & PR:
  • Be our media liaison and spokesperson. Shape our narrative across media platforms and ensure consistent and positive brand visibility.
  • Crisis Communications:
  • Take charge during critical incidents with timely and thoughtful communication to maintain trust and credibility.
  • Leadership:
  • Manage and mentor a small team of Communications Specialists, while playing a pivotal role within the Brand, Marketing & Communications function.

About You

  • 5+ years' experience in senior communication roles
  • Proven success in strategic communications, public/media relations, and stakeholder engagement
  • Skilled in crisis communication and reputation management
  • Strong understanding of government processes and advocacy strategies
  • Inclusive communication style, with the ability to connect across diverse audiences
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience in the human services sector is desirable
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing or similar

Why work with us

As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

  • Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income.
  • As a social enterprise, we aren't solely reliant on external funding which means better job security so can focus on providing quality care and service to our customers.

Work with purpose

Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people's lives? Join us at Independence Australia Group to help thousands of Victorians living with disability and personal need lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Be part of a team that values equity, empathy, respect and quality underpinned by our four guiding principles:

  • Customer Centric:
    Ensuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
  • Valued People
    : Encouraging and rewarding innovation and excellence, recognition, and feedback.
  • One Organisation
    : Sharing a common purpose supported by positive contributions, clear responsibilities, and accountability.
  • Strive for Excellence:
    We value and reward innovative thinking, pro activity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.

For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples' lives, APPLY NOW.

Commitment to Diversity

Independence Australia Group is an equal opportunity employer and believe our people should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

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