Senior Strategic Communications Manager

About Us

St Bart’s is a Western Australian not-for-profit organisation founded in 1963 as a small homeless shelter for men. For over 60 years, we have been standing by the side of vulnerable Western Australians experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness, mental health challenges, trauma and hardship. Since our foundation, we have evolved into a larger organisation that provides progressive, person-centered and trauma-informed recovery support to people in need, regardless of background, age, gender or ethnicity.

We provide safe, supported accommodation and services to people who need it the most. Each day, we stand by the side of more than 500 of Western Australia’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged people, supporting them on their recovery journeys and empowering them to achieve their goals.

We value our people – employees, volunteers, partners and stakeholders – and appreciate the meaningful contributions they make in the lives of our consumers.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Strategic Communications Manager to join our innovative Partnerships and Engagement team.

With numerous exciting, high-profile projects on the horizon this role will play an integral part in developing and implement communication strategies including our advocacy plan, enhancing St Barts reputation and raising awareness of our services.

This is a full time, permanent opportunity working Monday to Friday based in East Perth.

Our workplace is also home to around 150 of our most vulnerable consumers whom we interact with on a daily basis.

A generous salary will be offered to the successful applicant, taking into consideration their qualifications, skills and experience.

For a copy of the full position description, please visit our website, https://stbarts.org.au/get-involved/work-at-st-barts/

About you

The successful applicant will be joining a team of change makers who are committed to making a meaningful impact for the community that we serve. So, in addition to substantial demonstrated experience in a similar strategic communication role, a strong commitment to St Bart’s Mission and Vision is key.

The successful candidate will also have:

• Experience in media relations and establishing/managing key stakeholder relationships
• The ability to write compelling content for a diverse audience base, including advocacy and thought leadership
• Strong digital marketing skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills

Why join St Bart’s?

In addition to joining a professional and dedicated team with passion and a commitment to our values and making a difference within the community, the benefits of working with us are

• 23 days of annual leave.
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits – save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits.
• A culture of learning with career development opportunities.
• Corporate discounts and memberships.
• EAP program accessible for you, your close family and members of your household.

How to Apply?

We want to know about you, why you want to work with us, and how your skills, qualifications and experience align with the position requirements. Please submit your current resume and cover letter which demonstrates your suitability for the position.

For further information about the role, please contact Ruth McCarren on 0415 696 784.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 23 August 2024, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant is found.

St Bart’s is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTI and people with a disability. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.