Senior Communications Officer

Head Office -  North Melbourne

Full-Time Basis

• Access to Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax = higher take home pay)
• Competitive remuneration + 17.5% leave loading + superannuation
• Mobile phone + laptop provided
• Full-time position (5 days per week Monday – Friday)
• Flexible work culture. Work from Home is currently available 2 days per week
• Join a passionate team in a not-for-profit organisation with a commitment to social justice

About us

Wintringham is an award-winning, specialised non-religious not-for-profit welfare organisation. We are committed to providing older people who are at risk or have experienced homelessness with a range of high-quality care, housing and services. We employ more than 1,000 staff across Victoria and Tasmania. Our Head Office located in North Melbourne, provides the strategic direction and support services for Wintringham’s homelessness, residential aged care, community housing, NDIS, outreach and home care services for people aged 50 and over who have experienced or been vulnerable to homelessness.

Your new role

We are currently seeking an experienced communications self-starter to join our Communications team as a full-time Senior Communications Officer. In this busy and dynamic role, you will build a positive public image of Wintringham using multiple internal and external communication channels e.g. publications, marketing materials (print and online). You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining our brand, engaging with diverse audiences, and driving awareness for the life-changing work our teams do. Your creativity, problem solving ability, eye for detail and design, along with a passion for social justice, will help amplify Wintringham’s voice in this sector.

Your duties and responsibilities will also include:

• Lead the development of compelling content across digital and print platforms, social media, websites, newsletters and promotional materials; ensuring alignment with audience needs, business needs and brand voice.
• Design and execute integrated marketing and communications strategies that enhance brand visibility and support organisational projects and goals.
• Develop and deliver change communications for major organisational projects, ensuring clarity and engagement across stakeholder groups.
• Project manage the production of Wintringham’s Annual Review, from concept to distribution.
• Support the planning and execution of key events, such as the annual art show, in collaboration with the Communications Team.
• Act as brand guardian, ensuring consistency and adherence to brand guidelines across all communications.
• Liaise with media, photographers, suppliers to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality communications outcomes.
• Drive the management and development of Wintringham’s photographic and media archive.
• Identify and produce client case studies that showcase Wintringham’s services, impact, and innovation.
• Provide operational guidance and support to Communications Officers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Oversee the organisation’s website, ensuring content is current, accessible, and user-friendly.

We are seeking candidates with the following:

• Tertiary qualification in Communications, Journalism or Marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Current driver’s license & own reliable vehicle (travel to sites is sometimes required)
• Experience developing content both written and multimedia for various audiences
• Excellent knowledge of Word, InDesign, Campaign Monitor, Canva and moderate knowledge of PhotoShop.
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

This sounds great! How do I apply?

For more information about this exciting role, you can view copy of the Position Description here 

Applications can be addressed to Christina Bucci (Communications Manager) and submitted via our website.  We require you also include a cover letter outlining your suitability to the role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Please upload your documents in PDF Format.

Applications close on Monday, 20 October 2025 at 5pm.

We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences, our Inclusion Statement may be accessed here. We encourage applications from First Nations people, people living with disability, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@wintringham.org.au

Successful applicants may be required to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check and Police Records check. Refusal to provide your information to both parties will prevent Wintringham from being able to continue with your application.

Applicants who have lived in a country other than Australia for a period longer than 12 months in the last 10 years may be required to undergo an International Police Check.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the Wintringham Health and Immunisation policy including having one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine before commencing employment, and must provide evidence.