Join our Housing and Property Team.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Part-time (45.6 hours – 60.8 hours per fortnight), Ongoing position
• Based in Melbourne CBD

Your new role

As the Communications & Stakeholder Strategist, you will play a pivotal role in driving the execution of the organisation’s Housing Growth Strategy by positioning the organisation as a trusted partner in community housing development and social infrastructure, ensuring our voice is influential in government, industry, and the community.

In this role, you will leverage your deep sector knowledge, proven networks across executive government, and exceptional communication expertise to enhance the organisation’s reputation and stakeholder trust.

Benefits of working at Uniting

Our work isn’t easy, but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.

In addition to your salary + super, you can access the following.

• Access salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
• Enjoy a 10% discount at Uniting Early Learning
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 for secondary).
• Free counselling with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.
• Enjoy 25% off at Uniting Op Shops.

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, public policy, or a related discipline
• Extensive proven leadership in strategic communications at an executive or senior executive level
• Demonstrated success in designing and delivering impactful communication and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Significant experience in stakeholder management at senior levels
• Deep understanding of the community housing, social services, or broader property development sectors

View the position description here.

How to apply

Click APPLY to submit your interest.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please apply soon. We'll review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.

For any questions, reach out to Kristie Looney at kristie.looney@vt.uniting.org

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Through the recruitment process, we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional, however, it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, a person with disability, from a diverse background or LGBT+. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.