HousingFirst is an award-winning, independent,
not-for-profit organisation leading the way in how community housing is
designed, financed, built and managed. By developing innovative partnerships
and investment opportunities, HousingFirst creates beautiful homes for
residents who pay rent within their means, minimising financial stress and
giving them opportunity to achieve a higher quality of life.
With 35 years of financial, property development, tenancy,
asset management and community development experience, we are in an exciting
growth phase with the significant planned expansion of our property portfolio.
Our workplace is characterised by the values of integrity,
respect, inclusiveness, collaboration and accountability. We offer attractive
remuneration, salary packaging and flexible working conditions.
The Position
The Marketing & Communications Manager has both a strategic and operational
focus. This role develops, leads, executes and reviews HousingFirst’s marketing
and communications activities across digital channels, publications and events,
as well as internal and external communications and crisis management, to drive
engagement goals and support HousingFirst’s national growth strategy.
Based primarily in our St Kilda road office, this job will be a hybrid role with 2
days working from home.
Responsibilities
·
Lead
an integrated marketing and communications strategy aligned to HousingFirst’s
national growth agenda, driving resident/staff engagement and community
cohesion.
·
Plan,
manage and optimise paid media activity (strategy, buying, budgets and KPI
reporting) to deliver measurable outcomes.
·
Own
and manage HousingFirst’s digital presence, including website performance and
emerging resident engagement platforms, ensuring timely and appropriate
responses across channels.
·
Develop
high-quality communications and content, including annual report, newsletters,
brochures, surveys and regular resident/staff updates.
·
Deliver
engaging social media and community engagement activity, including a content
calendar and hands-on creation of video and reel-led content.
·
Acting
as a key contact for stakeholders and media; identifying proactive PR
opportunities; overseeing media monitoring and supporting sensitive
issues/crisis communications with the ELT.
As our ideal candidate you will have:
·
Desire to be part of a values driven and
community focussed organisation
· Experience
in developing Marketing and Communication Strategies
·
Strong knowledge of Digital,
Marketing Automation and Social Engagement tools
·
Ability to meet KPIs and deliver
growth strategies
·
Ability to monitor and report on
performance in a clear and concise manner
·
Excellent communication skills
·
Proven ability to copy write and
edit content
To be considered for this opportunity you must have full
Australian working rights, and a National Police Check will also be required
for the preferred candidate.
To apply please provide your resume and a cover letter
outlining how you meet these requirements by clicking on the Apply tab.
If you have any questions around the role, please reach out
to recruitment@housingfirst.org.au
HousingFirst acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of
the lands on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander cultures: and to Elders both past and present.
We are committed to the principles of social inclusion and aim to ensure that
our workplaces, policies and services treat every person with respect and
dignity, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, ability,
cultural background, ethnicity or religion.
