Director - Strategic Communications & Engagement

Job Description

There’s something special about spending your days alongside like-minded people, just as committed to purposeful work as you. At Save the Children Australia, we attract bright and big-hearted people who are inspired to make a difference. Together, we are fearless in our pursuit of making lasting change for the children and communities who need it most.

Why This Role Matters

You'll be the strategic force behind amplifying the voices of children and communities who need it most. Partnering directly with our CEO and Executive Team, you'll shape how Australia — and the region — sees, hears, and supports our impact.

What You'll Lead

• Strategic Communications - Lead our national narrative across all channels
• Brand Management - Champion and protect our brand across Australian and regional audiences
• Government Relations - Influence public policy that changes children's lives
• Crisis Communications - Lead rapid, confident responses in high-stakes moments
• Team Leadership - Guide 3+ direct reports and a wider team across multiple regions

You'll Be a Great Fit if You Bring

• Senior communications leadership experience with strategic planning expertise
• Confidence in engaging with government on complex policy issues (child rights/social policy preferred)
• Deep expertise in crisis communications and media relations
• Strong cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Global mindset with experience managing diverse, distributed teams

Why Join Us?

• Melbourne-based with global impact (this is a full time, permanent role)
• Direct CEO reporting relationship
• Budget holder responsibility
• Purpose-driven work that that protects and empowers children
• Leadership development in our inclusive, high-performing culture

Follow this link for the full list of our employee benefits.

Ready to be fearless in pursuit of lasting change for children?

Apply now - Submit your cover letter and resume below.

Applications close 5pm AEST, Wednesday 16th July 2025.

Position Description – Director – Strategic Communications & Engagement

We value lived experience and diverse perspectives — especially from those passionate about equity and justice for children.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the inte nt to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.