Manager, Communications and Engagement
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Women’s Health East (WHE)
- Career category: Comms/ Digital/ Media
- Job type: Job
- Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
- Deadline: 17/08/2026
- Location: Australia
About Women's Health East
Women's Health East (WHE) is the leading organisation advancing women's health and gender equality across Melbourne's east.
We work alongside communities, health services, government and community organisations to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for women and gender diverse people, prevent gender-based violence and address the social determinants of health. Guided by feminist principles, we amplify women's voices, champion gender equity, influence policy and systems and build the capacity of others to create more equitable communities.
About the role
Reporting directly to the CEO, this newly created executive leadership role provides strategic leadership to Women’s Health East’s advocacy, communications and gender equality initiatives.
You'll lead how Women's Health East engages with funders, partners, communities and the media, ensuring our advocacy is influential, our communications are compelling and our brand reflects our commitment to improving the lives of women and gender diverse people.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Group, you'll contribute to organisational strategy, culture and decision-making, helping shape the future direction of Women's Health East.
This position is offered on a full-time basis, however applications from candidates seeking 0.8–0.9 FTE will also be considered.
What you'll do
In this role you'll:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing, collaborative and values-led team.
- Develop and deliver advocacy and communications strategies that influence policy, practice and systems change.
- Build strong relationships with government, health services, community organisations and sector partners.
- Lead Women's Health East's brand, media, digital communications and public profile.
- Provide strategic communications advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Group and Board.
- Oversee our primary prevention and gender equality portfolio, including strategic partnerships and fee-for-service initiatives.
- Represent Women's Health East in influential networks, partnerships and forums, including the Together for Equality and Respect (TFER) Executive Governance Group.
- Contribute to organisational leadership, governance, planning and continuous improvement.
About you
You're an experienced and collaborative leader who enjoys bringing people together around a shared purpose.
You'll bring:
- Experience leading communications, advocacy, gender equality, public health or related portfolios.
- Strong people leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to empower and develop teams.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Experience influencing decision-makers and navigating complex policy or organisational environments.
- Excellent strategic thinking, communication and project leadership capabilities.
- A tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience in communications, public health, gender equality, community development, advocacy, or a related field.
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