Senior Communications Advisor

Senior Communications Advisor Pay: $80,000-$100,000 + super (salary packaging available) Location: Carlton, VIC (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office) Employment Type: 0.8 FTE - Full Time | Immediate Start

Tradewind Australia is partnering with a purpose-driven organisation in Carlton to recruit an experienced Senior Communications Advisor. This role offers the opportunity to shape creative, strategic and impactful communications that support community health and wellbeing. Working within a small, collaborative team, you will help deliver multi-channel campaigns and content that drive engagement and amplify organisational impact.

About the Role

As the Senior Communications Advisor, you will coordinate and deliver communications and campaign activities across digital, media and community platforms. You will work closely with the Fundraising Lead and a network of freelancers, media partners and creative suppliers to manage timelines, produce engaging content and support broader organisational initiatives.

This position suits a versatile communications professional who brings creativity, strategic thinking and strong project management skills, with the ability to adapt in a rapidly shifting policy and media landscape.

Benefits:

• $80,000-$100,000 + super (salary packaging available)
• Hybrid work model balancing home and office (Carlton)
• Opportunity to contribute to evidence-based community health initiatives
• Supportive culture with a strong focus on flexibility, trust and wellbeing
• Autonomy to shape campaigns and creative direction

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver multi-channel communications and campaign activities
• Manage relationships with freelancers, media contacts and creative partners
• Develop engaging written and visual content for social, web and media platforms
• Support event and fundraising communications
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance to inform future activity

What You'll Bring

Essential

• 4-6 years' experience in communications, campaigns or marketing
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor tone and style
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities
• Familiarity with tools such as Mailchimp, WordPress, Google Analytics or media monitoring software
• A flexible, hands-on approach and enthusiasm for working in a small, high-performing team

Desirable

• Understanding of the Australian media and political landscape
• Innovative mindset with new ideas, energy and interest in strategy
• Experience with start-ups, new non-profits or organisations undergoing growth
• Background outside the NFP sector

About Tradewind Australia

Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional candidate experience across the education, social and community services sectors.

We partner with leading organisations across Victoria to connect skilled professionals with roles that align with their values, strengths and long-term career goals.

What sets Tradewind apart:

• Award-winning candidate experience
• Specialist consultants with deep sector knowledge
• Tailored support throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
• Clear insights into organisational culture, leadership and expectations
• Transparent communication and ongoing post-placement support

We focus on supporting people, not just filling jobs.

Apply Now

If you are a skilled Senior Communications Advisor seeking an opportunity to deliver meaningful, creative and strategic communications work, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today with your CV, or follow the link provided through our website.

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and to be an equal opportunities employer

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification and any additional compliance requirements as requested by the organisation.

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